Getting Around Alaska: Planes, Roads, Ferries, Rails & Sled Dogs

1. Air Travel

• Many remote communities are only accessible by air.
• Major airlines fly into Anchorage from the Lower 48 and Canada.
• Regional carriers serve smaller towns.

2. Road Travel

• Over 70,000 miles of roads, including the Alaska Highway linking to North America.
• Winter conditions require winter tires or chains.

3. Marine Travel

• The Alaska Marine Highway System provides ferry service to coastal communities.
• The Inside Passage is a popular cruise route.

4. Rail Travel

• The Alaska Railroad runs passenger trains between Anchorage, Fairbanks, and other destinations.

5. Sled Dogs

• In some rural areas, sled dogs remain a primary winter transport mode.