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

The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Ketchikan is to fly and bus which costs $65 - $340 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Ketchikan is to fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $65 - $340.

How far is it from Tacoma to Ketchikan?

The distance between Tacoma and Ketchikan is 712 miles.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Tacoma to Ketchikan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tacoma and Ketchikan?

Ketchikan is 1h behind Tacoma. It is currently 7:43 AM in Tacoma and 6:43 AM in Ketchikan.

Where can I stay near Ketchikan?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ketchikan.

Tacoma to Ketchikan - 2 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Tacoma to Ketchikan by plane, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ketchikan (KTN)plane SEA - KTN
2. Take the bus from Tongass Hwy/ Airport Parking Lot to Front Street/ Eagle Parkbus
5h 17m
$66–333
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tacoma to Bellingham, WAcar
2. Take the car ferry from Bellingham, WA to Ketchikancarferry Bel
39h 17m
$183–583

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ketchikan (KTN) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 8mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tacoma to Ketchikan.

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Distance: 707.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Ketchikan, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tacoma to Ketchikan. However, you can take the bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Ketchikan (KTN), walk to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan International Airport, take the ferry to Airport Ferry/ Ketchikan "Town Side", walk to Tongass Hwy/ Airport Parking Lot, then take the bus to Front Street/ Eagle Park. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tacoma to Ketchikan via Bellingham, WA and Ketchikan in around 39h 17m.

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