How do I get to Alaska by ferry?

The State of Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System offers year-round ferry service from Bellingham, WA to the Inside Passage communities and Haines, AK, about 800 miles South East of Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK. Access to these cities via Haines require a drive through Canada.



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The State of Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System offers year-round ferry service from Bellingham, WA to the Inside Passage communities and Haines, AK, about 800 miles South East of Anchorage and Fairbanks, AK. Access to these cities via Haines require a drive through Canada.

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Ferry from Bellingham WA to Whittier AK The ferry from Bellingham to Ketchikan deprts every week, year -round and takes approximately 36 hours. In the summer season from May through September, there are are 2 ferries travelilng from Bellingham to Ketchikan.

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To learn more about fares, see our Alaska Marine Highway Fares page. When your ferry stops in a port, you can either get off and walk around for a few hours or drive off and spend a few days. You can get back on the ferry to head elsewhere or keep driving to your own destinations.

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For passengers who opt to travel without a cabin, the recliner lounges also serve as sleeping areas with space to roll out a sleeping bag. Covered solariums located on the upper decks of each vessel are also popular sleeping areas and for those traveling with small tents, they are allowed on the upper decks.

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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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Ferry service to Prince Rupert is provided by both the Alaska Marine Highway and BC Ferries. Ferry service is integral to the economy of this city & the recently reinstated Alaska ferry service connecting BC to Alaska was greeted with both excitement and a heavy demand for summer reservations.

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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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However, it can be reached by car ferry from Washington so I guess technically you can get a car there without crossing Canada. Definitely NOT! British Columbia is Canada, and the Alaska Highway starts in B.C. You can take a ferry, that takes vehicles, or a cruise ship, or fly.

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There are four main ways to reach Alaska. By flying, by cruise ship, using the state ferry system or by driving the Alaska Highway through Canada. If your heart is set on train travel, don't fret.

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A valid passport is required for all non-US and non-Canadian citizens for all Alaska itineraries and a multiple reentry visa (B-2 Visitor's Visa) may be required for foreign cruise passengers sailing from the United States.

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You may think we're nuts to suggest a 3-day Alaska vacation, but it's possible to do! Many cities across the U.S. offer direct flights now, making Alaska a lot easier to reach than you might think. And if 3 days is all you have to visit this amazing state, go for it!

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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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All passengers must have some kind of government-issued photo identification to board the Alaska Ferry, such as a driver's license, passport, military ID, or equivalent. For more details, see the full list of Alaska Marine Highway Travel Policies. If traveling in Canada, a passport or other acceptable ID is required.

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