How close can I get to Alaska by train?
How close can I get to Alaska by train? You can't get to Alaska by train, but you can get close. From the west coast of the U.S., you can take Amtrak's Cascades train (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245]; www.amtrak.com) to Bellingham, Washington; the dock for the Alaska ferry is quite close to the railroad station.
Do you sleep on Alaska train?
No. Overnight options are available through Alaska Railroad's many tour and hotel partners. How can I get updated information on your tours?
How do tourists get to Alaska?
There are several ways to get to Alaska, including flying, taking the ferry, or driving. Of these, by far the quickest and most popular is flying into Anchorage.
What is the easiest way to get to Alaska?
How do I get to Alaska? There are several ways to get to Alaska, including flying, taking the ferry, or driving. Of these, by far the quickest and most popular is flying into Anchorage.
How long does the ferry take to get to Alaska?
The Alaska Ferry runs 24 hours a day. It takes 36 hours from Bellingham, WA to reach the first stop at Ketchikan. Visitors often disembark in a variety of towns, stay a few nights on land, then continue on the ferry.
Can you see the northern lights on an Alaskan cruise?
Generally, skies are clearest near the spring and fall equinoxes in later September and March. Some late September/early October Alaska cruises can include northern lights sightings as well.
How do I get from UK to Alaska?
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Anchorage. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, easyJet, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. London and Anchorage have 401 direct flights per week.
How do you get to Alaska without flying?
- Take a cruise ship. Princess Cruises and Holland America Line offer seven day cruise between Whittier and Vancouver, British Columbia. ...
- Take the ferry. Visit the Alaska Marine Highway web site for more information. ...
- Drive.
Can you travel from Seattle to Alaska by train?
Can I take a train from Seattle or Vancouver to Alaska? No. At this time there is no connecting rail between Canada or the Lower 48 and Alaska. The Alaska Railroad travels between Fairbanks and Anchorage, Seward and Anchorage, and Whittier and Anchorage.