What is the cheapest way to get from Alaska to North Pole?

The cheapest way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Alaska to North Pole?

The fastest way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to fly and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $80 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Alaska and North Pole?

No, there is no direct bus from Alaska to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Anchorage Hotels and arriving at 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Alaska and 101 - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Alaska to North Pole?

The distance between Alaska and North Pole is 300 miles. The road distance is 373.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alaska to North Pole without a car?

The best way to get from Alaska to North Pole without a car is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $280 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Alaska to North Pole?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Alaska to North Pole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alaska to North Pole bus from?

Alaska to North Pole bus services, operated by ACT Big Bus, depart from Anchorage Hotels station.

Train or bus from Alaska to North Pole?

The best way to get from Alaska to North Pole is to bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $280 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 11h 51m.

Where does the Alaska to North Pole bus arrive?

Alaska to North Pole bus services, operated by ACT Big Bus, arrive at Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Alaska station.

Can I drive from Alaska to North Pole?

Yes, the driving distance between Alaska to North Pole is 374 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Alaska to North Pole.

Where can I stay near North Pole?

There are 110+ hotels available in North Pole.

Alaska to North Pole - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alaska to North Pole by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
2. Take the bus from 401 - Noble St @ 8th Ave Southbound to 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargobus
6h 31m
$83–598
Drive 371.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Anchorage to North Polecar 371.4 mi
7h
$68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anchorage Hotels to Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Alaskabus
2. Take the bus from Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
11h 46m
$280–293
Train
1. Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Aurora Winter / ...
11h 51m
$206–573

Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Alaska, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

You can take a bus from Anchorage Hotels to 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Grizzly Bear Resort - Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, and 101 - Transit Center in around 11h 46m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Fairbanks 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–509 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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