Is it possible to get around Alaska without a car?

Getting around Alaska without a car The Alaska Railroad and the Park Connector bus service make it simple to get between the major sites in Alaska. Both have regular schedules, and riding these options means you can sit back, relax and enjoy the view—leaving the driving to someone else!



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There are three primary ways to get around Alaska: motorcoach, railroad, and car. Most travelers opt for a combination. If you're looking for specific ways to travel between certain destinations like Anchorage to Denali Park or Anchorage to Seward, take a look at our How to Get From page.

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Only 20 percent of Alaska is accessible by road. Despite a land mass of 586,412 square miles, Alaska only has 12 numbered highways. This means most of Alaska is wilderness – untamed, untouched wilderness, rare to find anywhere else in the US.

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While there is plenty to see and do in the downtown Anchorage area by foot or bike, having access to a vehicle expands access to activities. Rental car agencies are plentiful in Anchorage, either at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) or satellite locations across the city.

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Anchorage is a pedestrian-friendly grid of streets, with numbered avenues running east to west, and lettered streets running north to south. In a few compact blocks, you'll find restaurants, brewpubs, coffee shops, tour companies, visitor information, and shops.

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Alaska is an ever-popular destination with more people than ever visiting the 49th state. In fact, visitation records have been set year-after-year with an estimated 2.26 million visitors traveling to Alaska between May and September 2019. More than half of all visitors coming to Alaska arrive by cruise ship.

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Most visitors spend seven to fourteen days in Alaska. Much of this decision depends on where you want to go and how you're getting around. Cruising is one of the most popular ways to visit Alaska – especially for first-time visitors – with most cruises lasting seven to ten days.

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Anchorage is best known for trails, wildlife, and glaciers, and it is the state's cultural soul as well.

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