What to do and see in Alaska, United States: The Best Transportation

December 16, 2021 Leida Jutras

Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. 
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1. Talkeetna Air Taxi

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5.0 based on 2,464 reviews

Talkeetna Air Taxi

TAT is the #1 choice of Alaska visitors for glacier landings on Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park. See Denali up close and personal by air or view Mt. McKinley year-round on our live webcam! Trip prices range from $220 - $475 per person. The Beauty here is unbelievable.

2. Breakaway Adventures Day Tours

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5.0 based on 171 reviews

Breakaway Adventures Day Tours

You can find Breakaway Adventures office located near the Stikine Inn on the approach to the City Cruise Ship dock. There are three big blue advertisement banners that fly proudly from the front of our building. Find us and let us book you on a jetboat adventures of a lifetime to Anan Bear and Wildlife Observatory, LeConte Glacier, or one of our amazing Stikine River tours (Chief Shakes Adventures, John Muir Adventure, or Telegraph Creek). We look forward to showing you some Southeast Alaska hometown style!

3. Kantishna Air Taxi

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5.0 based on 213 reviews

Kantishna Air Taxi

Alaska's premier service for scenic flights and air charters, based in Kantishna - the heart of Denali National Park, and the home of Skyline Lodge.

4. Ashore Water Taxi

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Ashore Water Taxi

Ashore Water Taxi, now in our tenth year of operation, is a family owned business providing boat tours, kayak tours, SUP rentals and transportation to Kachemak Bay State Park and surrounding communities.We are always ready to book hikers, campers and kayakers to any destination in the park, and the stability of our boat makes it a great platform for wildlife photography. Gull Island Rookery, sea otters, eagles and whales are all popular subjects.Scheduling is determined by the needs of our clients, all departures and pick ups are customized on a first come first served basis.When adventure,safety and dependability are what you need, Ashore Water Taxi is who you want.

5. Tongass Troll, Tours & Taxi

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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Tongass Troll, Tours & Taxi

Tongass Troll, Tours & Taxi offers salmon trolling, nature and wildlife tours, and water taxi services. Amidst one of our last great national forests, the Tongass, we troll for salmon on Sitka Sound's pristine waters, watch a vast array of wildlife, and transport you to hot springs, the volcano, Forest Service cabins, and more!

6. Alaska Bus Company

Excellent
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5.0 based on 33 reviews

Alaska Bus Company

We transport passengers and parcels in Southern Alaska. Relax and enjoy one of the most scenic drives in the world on our 22 passenger bus.

7. Harv and Marvs Outback Alaska

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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Harv and Marvs Outback Alaska

Harv and Marv's Outback Alaska started in 2007 with a focal point of operating a tour with more time on the water in a smaller and more personalized environment.

8. Viking Travel, Inc.

101 N. Nordic Drive, Petersburg, AK 99833-0787 +1 800-327-2571 [email protected] http://www.AlaskaFerry.com
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Viking Travel, Inc.

If you are looking for an enjoyable and hassle-free way to see and explore Alaska, Viking Travel, Inc. and Alaska Ferry Vacations offers a variety of ferry-cruise tours which include your ferry reservations, lodging and sightseeing activities as a complete package. Alaska Ferry Vacations provides the perfect opportunity for the independent traveler wishing to see more than the average visitor. We keep you involved in helping to plan your day-to-day schedule while touring Alaska. Year-round service from Bellingham, Washington to Haines (drive through Canada to access the greater Alaska area) and summer service connecting Washington with Anchorage and out the Aleutian Chain to Western Alaska.

Reviewed By Eileen3

While researching travel in Alaska, and getting frustrated with trying to make arrangements on my own, I came across Viking's website. What a relief to find a company that would work with me to plan a trip to places I wanted to see! Melanie was very helpful, and patient as we tweaked our plans. She was sensitive to our budget concerns, and even though we planned the trip only two months in advance, she was able to find accommodations in each of the places we wanted to see. Travel connections were seamless. At each stop we were met by the driver who would transport us onward. The hotels were all very nice--some very quaint, others rather ordinary, but all were clean and well-kept. Our trip started in Bellingham, WA and included the Alaska Marine HIghway ferry, flights to Gustavus and Skagway, train and bus to Whitehorse (Yukon) private van to Dawson City and on to Fairbanks, train to Denali, bus to Seward, and back to Anchorage. Wow! What a trip, and NO glitches during our travel. I especially appreciate Melanie's extra effort in re-issuing our vouchers when the USPS lost the originals. I highly recommend this company--and have already passed their information on to friends and family who are thinking of going to Alaska.

9. Bear Valley Road Runner

Whittier, AK 99693 +1 907-227-8174 [email protected] http://Bearvalleyroadrunner.com
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Bear Valley Road Runner

Whittier's only locally owned shuttle company. Providing all of your transportation needs whether it be a local shuttle, an hourly tour, or excellent service getting you to or from any destination on your itinerary. Seward - Anchorage & Alyeska are regularly traveled routes. Knowledgeable, professional staff with years of experience working in the transportation and tourism industries. Top of the line vehicles from Mercedes SUV's to Sprinter vans. We work around your schedule and needs. Offering both private and shared options. Our schedule is based on a first come, first serve basis.

Reviewed By Travelers65804 - Springfield, United States

We needed transportation from Whittier to Seward for another cruise the same afternoon as we arrived in Whittier. Jean and her company was quick to respond and offered direct service rather than through Anchorage at reasonable price. Driver picked us up at 8:45 am as previously arranged and delivered us to Seward port before 11 am. Highly recommend this company.

10. Wilderness Express Train

1900 Premier Ct, Anchorage, AK 99502-1113 99502-1113 [email protected] http://www.wildernessexpressrail.com/
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5.0 based on 479 reviews

Wilderness Express Train

The Wilderness Express Rail is a privately owned fleet of luxury dome railcars that operate on the end of the Alaska Railroad train service between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Enjoy unsurpassed 360 degree views from your reserved seat in the upper level dome, take in the scenery from the outdoor viewing platform, or dine in style in the lower level private restaurant.

Reviewed By idahonature

Awesome Must Do - Took the Alaska Train from Anchorage to Seward. Train only goes about 30mph so you can see everything. When something special comes up....Moose, Eagles, Landmarks, Glaciers...the train slows and the on-board guide tells you where to look and what it is. VERY COOL. We saw Beautiful scenery, Glaciers, Waterfalls, Eagles, Dall Sheep, Beluga Whales and much more.

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