There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Lakes by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane MEL - ANC
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ridebus
29h 55m$1,241–4,549Fly Melbourne Airport to Kenai, drive
cheapest- Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kenai (ENA)plane MEL - ENA
- Drive from Kenai (ENA) to Lakescar
40h 34m$504–1,774Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane AVV - ANC
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ridebus
29h 56m$1,941–7,549Train to Albury, fly to Anchorage International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain
- Fly from Albury (ABX) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane ABX - ANC
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ridebus
32h 39m$1,542–6,145Train to Bendigo Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain
- Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane BXG - ANC
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ridebus
36h 20m$1,532–6,043Train to Wagga Wagga, fly to Anchorage International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Stationtrain
- Fly from Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane WGA - ANC
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ridebus
34h 33m$1,449–5,658Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Kenai, drive
- Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
- Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kenai (ENA)plane AVV - ENA
- Drive from Kenai (ENA) to Lakescar
43h 5m$754–2,874
Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lakes is to fly and drive which costs $500 - $1,800 and takes 40h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lakes is to fly and bus which takes 29h 55m and costs $1,200 - $4,600.
The distance between Melbourne and Lakes is 7849 miles.
It takes approximately 29h 55m to get from Melbourne to Lakes, including transfers.
Lakes is 18h behind Melbourne. It is currently 8:35 AM in Melbourne and 2:35 PM in Lakes.
There are 80+ hotels available in Lakes.
What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Lakes, AK, USA?
There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Seward Meridian Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Lakes. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal, walk to Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center, take the bus to Seward Meridian Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Lakes.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Brisbane, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 46m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–5,000
Flights from Avalon Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–11,000
Flights from Albury to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 23m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–8,000
Flights from Albury to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–6,500
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 6m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–8,000
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 1m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–8,000
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–6,500
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Brisbane, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 11m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–5,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 1m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 36m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–8,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Brisbane, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,200–8,500
Flights from Albury to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–6,500
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 6m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–6,500
- Website
- flyaleutian.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kenai via Los Angeles, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kenai via Sydney, Honolulu, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kenai via Canberra, Sydney, Honolulu, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Kenai via Sydney, Honolulu, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–3,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Kenai via Sydney, San Francisco, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,500
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–7,500
Flights from Albury to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 52m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–6,000
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 57m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–6,000
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,500
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,800–6,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,600–9,500
Flights from Albury to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,000–7,500
Flights from Bendigo Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,000–7,500
Flights from Wagga Wagga to Anchorage International Airport via Sydney, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–7,000
- Website
- flygrant.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kenai via San Francisco, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Kenai via Los Angeles, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,500
Flights from Avalon Airport to Kenai via Sydney, Vancouver, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–3,100
Flights from Avalon Airport to Kenai via Sydney, San Francisco, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Melbourne Airport to Anchorage International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–5,500
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Southern Cross to Albury Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–120
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $24–35
- First
- $30–45
- Sleeper
- $100–120
Train from Southern Cross to Wagga Wagga Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–130
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional/regional-train-coach-facilities/xpt-regional-trains
- Economy
- $30–40
- First
- $40–55
- Sleeper
- $110–130
- Phone
- 1800 800 007
- Website
- vline.com.au
Train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.vline.com.au/
- Off Peak
- $6–9
Bus from Downtown Transit Center to Seward Meridian Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- valleytransitak.org
- Phone
- 1300 759 287
- info@skybus.com.au
- Website
- skybus.com.au
Bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20
- Website
- https://www.skybus.com.au
- Schedules at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/timetables/
- Book at
- https://www.skybus.com.au/buy-tickets/
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