Why is Juneau not accessible by road?

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.

Can you walk around Juneau from cruise port?

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. There are some attractions that are outside of downtown area. To reach those, a tour or taxi are a great option.

Why is Juneau so isolated?

No other capital city lacks a highway connection to the outside world. Juneau can only be reached by air or sea. It is also the only capital city in the nation that borders another country, as the city and borough limits reach to the crest of the mountains to the east that constitute the international boundary.

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.

Can you drive to Alaska without going through Canada?

If you drive to Alaska you must drive through Canada. If you drive to Alaska you will need to drive through the province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. The Alaska Highway is 2,224 Km/1382 miles long and stretches from Dawson Creek, British Columbia to Delta Junction, Alaska.

Is Juneau the only US capital that is inaccessible by road?

As the only state capital in America inaccessible by road, Juneau, Alaska, sports beautiful vistas and glacier views. Before your next cruise vacation to this remote capital, check out these top 10 Juneau, Alaska facts.

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).