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How do you get to Alaska without flying?

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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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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The Alaska Ferry runs 24 hours a day. It takes 36 hours from Bellingham, WA to reach the first stop at Ketchikan. Visitors often disembark in a variety of towns, stay a few nights on land, then continue on the ferry.

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Q: What kind of ID do I need for the train? A: Passenger 18 and over need a government issued photo ID. Example of proper identification include a state issued driver's license or passport.

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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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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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The car deck is closed off when the ferry is underway, thus you cannot sleep in your vehicle. For more information on sleeping on the ferry see our FAQ's and General Sailing Information.

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Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Anchorage. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, easyJet, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. London and Anchorage have 401 direct flights per week.

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