There are 4 ways to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Whittier Cruise Transfer NB
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
5h 36m$107–160Drive 171.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetnacar 171.1 mi
3h 25m$32–46Train
- Take the train from Whittier to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 15m$151–513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Whittier Cruise Transfer NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 28m$132–365
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and arriving at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Whittier and arriving at Talkeetna via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska and Talkeetna is 180 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna without a car is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Whittier station.
The best way to get from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna is to bus which takes 5h 36m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $550 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whittier to Talkeetna via Anchorage in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Whittier to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–224
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $65–160
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $224
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
Bus from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Whittier Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Talkeetna.
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