Cost to Travel from California to Alaska: Flight, Drive, Train, Cruise

By Air (Roundtrip)

• LAX → ANC: $250–$350 (off-season), $500–$750 (peak)
• SFO → ANC: $280–$400 (off), $550–$800 (peak)

By Car

~2,500 miles, 45–50 hrs driving. Total cost (gas, lodging, food): $1,500–$3,000+.

By Train

No direct service. Alaska Railroad (Fairbanks→Anchorage/Whittier): 12 hrs, $200–$400.

By Cruise

7–14 day sailings from CA ports (summer only). Average 7-day: $1,000+/person (excl. taxes/fees).

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