Does Juneau Alaska have road access?

Does Juneau Alaska have road access? But of course, any road trip to Juneau necessitates a leg at sea; the only “road” in is the Alaska Marine Highway.

Are taxis available in Juneau Alaska?

Less expensive than a limo, and more comfortable than a bus, EverGreen Taxi provides safe and reliable transportation throughout Juneau.

Is Juneau walkable from cruise ship?

Juneau is a very walkable city. Most cruise ships dock right in downtown, and visitors can leave the ship and walk all throughout downtown, shopping and exploring.

Can you walk on Glacier in Juneau?

Walking on a glacier in Alaska is an activity that every adventurous traveler should experience firsthand. Juneau is one of the best places for this with many glaciers and different types of excursion options.

Why is Juneau not accessible by road?

The absence of a road network is due to the extremely rugged terrain surrounding the city. This in turn makes Juneau a de facto island city in terms of transportation, since all goods coming in and out must go by plane or boat, in spite of the city's location on the Alaskan mainland.

Is Juneau only accessible by boat?

With no road access to Juneau, it is the only state capital in the United States that can only be reached by airplane or boat.

How much of Alaska is not accessible by car?

Only 20 percent of Alaska is accessible by road. Despite a land mass of 586,412 square miles, Alaska only has 12 numbered highways. This means most of Alaska is wilderness – untamed, untouched wilderness, rare to find anywhere else in the US.

Can you drive from Juneau to Anchorage without going through Canada?

This question, because of the specific requirements and details of “driving to”, and “not passing through Canada” has only one answer - NO, it is not possible! Cars/vehicles transit from the Lower 48 to Alaska all the time, but the ONLY WAY TO DRIVE THEM for that trip is to take the ALCAN, in whole or in part.

Are there cars in Juneau Alaska?

Juneau is Alaska's capital city and it should be high on your list of places to visit when you are in Alaska. It is unfortunately inaccessible by road so you will need to take a plane or boat there. If you want your own car there and want to skip the expense of renting a car, you will need to ship your car to Juneau.

How do you get around in Juneau Alaska?

Getting Around Town Downtown Juneau is very walkable, and you can get to many landmarks within 15 minutes from the docks. You can also explore at your own pace by renting a car. Don't want to worry about logistics so you can just sit back and enjoy the view? Bus tours, shuttles, and taxis are all options.

Is Juneau Alaska walkable?

Juneau spans 3,254 square miles. And while you might want a car to travel and see all that Juneau has to offer, you won't need a car in Juneau downtown because it is extremely walkable. Depending on where you stay in downtown Juneau, you might have a 1- to 2-mile walk to get to some sightseeing downtown.

What is the Juneau Crisis Line?

WE'RE HIRING - JOIN OUR TEAM! When you call 988 from a phone with a 907-area code, you will be connected to a trained Alaska crisis counselor who can help. You can also still call Careline directly anytime, toll-free, at 1-877-266-4357 (HELP).