Can I take a train from California to Alaska?

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.



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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.

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No. Overnight options are available through Alaska Railroad's many tour and hotel partners. How can I get updated information on your tours?

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One of the most popular routes to get to Alaska from the mainland United States is along the Alaska-Canada Highway, also referred to as the Alaska Highway or the Alcan Highway, which starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska.

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DRIVING TO ALASKA FROM SEATTLE, WA Construction occurs seasonally and may cause delays in small sections, but otherwise, it's smooth driving! Particularly in summer, visitor amenities including gas, food, and motels are abundant along the entire Alaska Highway.

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Flying to Alaska Alaska, of course, is not an international destination for a U.S. citizen flying there from the “Lower 48;” however, those portions of the flight that overfly or land in Canada must comply with Canadian regulations.

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