Travel Within Alaska

Travel in Alaska is unlike just about anywhere else: getting from point to point is a worthy endeavor of its own. Whether circling Mount McKinley in a Bush plane or watching miles of untouched tundra roll by from the window of a train, you can't go wrong in selecting a mode of transportation. In fact, the best itineraries include a mix of travel modes..

By Boat

Day cruises depart from several towns. Multi-day cruises that travel within Alaska are also available. Alaska’s ferries offer economical links to all of Alaska’s port communities...
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By Car, RV or Motorhome

Driving in Alaska offers incredible scenery and wildlife viewing, and is a great way to get out and explore. Car and RV rentals are available in most communities...
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By Motorcoach/Charter

Travel by motorcoach in Alaska lets you see the open road and leave the driving to someone else. Motorcoach tours offer all the convenience of packaged travel, with excellent tour options... Find Out More »

By Plane

In a state defined by its vast size, airplanes are usually the fastest, most efficient way to get between communities in Alaska. For many towns, planes are the only way to get there...
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By Train

Alaska offers some of the world's most spectacular rail journeys. Two railroads operate in the state, the Alaska Railroad and the White Pass & Yukon Route...
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Alaska Railroad: Scenic Rail Tours Since 1923, the Alaska Railroad has been offering unparalleled views, comfortable seating and excellent service while taking you where you want to go. We offer unique sightseeing day trips, inclusive adventure packages, and relaxing rail transport along 500 scenic miles of track. Enjoy first-class, "GoldStar" service in new double deck, dome cars with an exclusive upper-level, open air  platform on both the Denali Star and Coastal Classic trains. Alaska Railroad, the Best Train in the World!

• Type By Train
• Region: Statewide
• Community: Regionwide

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Sail the Inside Passage and Gulf of Alaska on amenity-filled ships with affordable balcony staterooms. Visit ports like Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with stunning glacier viewing in Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and Tracy Arm. To see more of Alaska, choose a cruisetour which combines a cruise with an in-depth land tour.

• Type By Boat
• Region: Inside Passage
• Community: Regionwide

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