Does Amtrak go 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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With that in mind, here are a few ways to get to Alaska without flying.
  1. Take a cruise ship. Princess Cruises and Holland America Line offer seven day cruise between Whittier and Vancouver, British Columbia. ...
  2. Take the ferry. Visit the Alaska Marine Highway web site for more information. ...
  3. Drive.


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For shorter trips, it is definitely cheaper to take Amtrak than it is to fly. There is also a much smaller chance your Amtrak trip will be negatively impacted by bad weather.

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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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Most people that have traveled the entire Alaska Railroad system would likely agree that either the Denali Star route between Anchorage and Denali or the Coastal Classic Route between Anchorage and Seward is the most scenic. On a clear day, it hard to top the views of Mt. Denali from the train.

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The only way to drive to Alaska without a passport is if you are a U.S. citizen with a NEXUS membership card, an enhanced driver's license, or you have special authorization via the military or government affiliations.

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The most direct route to Alaska is to get on the Alaska-Canada Highway (AlCan) in Dawson Creek, BC. If you're coming from the middle or Eastern half of the lower 48 and you want to get there as fast as possible, head west in the US before going north to hop on the AlCan.

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The California Zephyr is the longest train ride in the United States! Traveling through the Rocky Mountains, the canyons in Colorado, and the Sierra Nevadas - the views are nothing short of amazing making it the ultimate scenic train ride!

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