What is the cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Alaska?

The cheapest way to get from Ketchikan to Alaska is to bus and fly which costs $50 - $290 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Alaska?

The fastest way to get from Ketchikan to Alaska is to bus and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $50 - $290.

How far is it from Ketchikan to Alaska?

The distance between Ketchikan and Alaska is 249 miles.

How long does it take to get from Ketchikan to Alaska?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Ketchikan to Alaska, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alaska?

There are 221+ hotels available in Alaska.

Ketchikan to Alaska - 2 ways to travel via bus, and plane

There are 2 ways to get from Ketchikan to Alaska by bus or plane

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Bus, fly to Juneau International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot
2. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU)KTN - JNU
3h 47m
$50–300
Bus, fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
1. Take the bus from Front St/ Dock St/ Berth 2 to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot
2. Fly from Ketchikan (KTN) to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)KTN - SIT
3h 36m
$50–290

Ketchikan (KTN) to Juneau International Airport (JNU) flights

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ketchikan to Alaska.

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Ketchikan, AK, USA and Alaska, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ketchikan to Alaska. However, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, fly to Juneau International Airport (JNU), walk to Shell Simmons Drive and Glacier Highway, then take the line 3 bus to Federal Building at 9th Street and Glacier Avenue. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tongass Ave/Across from Airport Parking Lot, walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, walk to Ketchikan (KTN) airport, fly to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT), walk to SEARHC - Mt Edgecumbe Hospital, then take the bus to Community House.

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