Can a tourist drive in Alaska?

Under Alaska State Statutes: You are not required to obtain an Alaska driver's license or learners' permit if you have a driver's license from another U.S. state, country or an international driver's license, since you are deemed to be here on a temporary or non-permanent basis.



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Under Alaska State Statutes: You are not required to obtain an Alaska driver's license or learners' permit if you have a driver's license from another U.S. state, country or an international driver's license, since you are deemed to be here on a temporary or non-permanent basis.

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Alaska is most certainly American, but it's more than 2,000 miles away from the nearest state, Washington. Getting there with a vehicle requires either driving through Canada or taking a ferry.

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A learner's permit from another state is not valid in Alaska; you must obtain an Alaska instruction permit before driving in Alaska. An instruction permit is valid for two years.

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The driving distance from Seattle to the Yukon Territory/Alaska border crossing is about 1,800 – 1,900 miles, depending on which route you take. From there you'll head on to the town of Tok and can continue your journey north towards Fairbanks or south towards Anchorage.

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Have you ever driven the Alcan — or just wished you could? The 1,520-mile road through Canada and Alaska is a magnet for adventurous travelers. There are some hardships: rough pavement, dust, mud, and long empty stretches between the few settlements supplying food, gas, and a place to stay.

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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.

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Depending on the U.S. states you will visit, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a driving permit from your country. If you are a citizen of another country and are living permanently in the U.S., you may be able to get a regular state driver's license.

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The Alcan–Beaver Creek Border Crossing (French: Poste frontalier d'Alcan–Beaver Creek) is a border crossing point between the United States and Canada.

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The Alaska Ferry (officially called the Alaska Marine Highway System) departs from Bellingham, Washington to access America's remote north through the awe-inspiring Inside Passage. This is how the locals travel.

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Driving to Alaska—like living in Alaska itself—is a total adventure. Enjoy the trip, and don't forget to stop and enjoy the scenery every once in a while! It's a long drive, but well worth it.

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While you can make the drive in as little as 3 days, we recommend planning for a week of driving so you can take your time and fully experience the stunning scenery, campgrounds, lodges, and wildlife along the way. Ready to start planning your journey North to Alaska?

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