Alaska road trips are legendary for their beauty and access to top sights as well as off-the-beaten track destinations. Driving the famed Alaska Highway in a car or RV offers the opportunity to linger along the way. Some of the world's wildest and most beautiful national and state parks are along this route.
Can you take a train from California to Alaska?
You can't get to Alaska by train, but you can get close. From the west coast of the U.S., you can take Amtrak's Cascades train (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245]; www.amtrak.com) to Bellingham, Washington; the dock for the Alaska ferry is quite close to the railroad station.
Is it possible to drive to Alaska from California?
What is the fastest way to get to Alaska?
How do I get to Alaska? There are several ways to get to Alaska, including flying, taking the ferry, or driving. Of these, by far the quickest and most popular is flying into Anchorage.
Is there a train from California to Alaska?
You can't get to Alaska by train, but you can get close. From the west coast of the U.S., you can take Amtrak's Cascades train (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245]; www.amtrak.com) to Bellingham, Washington; the dock for the Alaska ferry is quite close to the railroad station.