Overview

Passengers on this northbound Park Connection route travel 130 miles from the coastal hub of Seward to Alaska's largest city. This stretch of highway is a designated National Scenic Byway and considered to be one of the most beautiful in the state by locals and visitors alike. From their comfortable motorcoach seats, passengers enjoy views of the Kenai Mountains, bright blue Kenai Lake, avalanche-scoured Turnagain Pass, and dramatic coastline of the Turnagain Arm. It is not uncommon to see moose, Dall sheep, and bald eagles on the three-hour trip.

Drive along a designated National Scenic Byway.

The Park Connection Motorcoach operates two trips daily between Seward and Anchorage. The morning Park to Park route leaves from the Seward Small Boat Harbor, Windsong Lodge, and Trail Lake Lodge. The Park Connection also offers a special departure directly from the cruise ship dock on select cruise days. Upon arrival into Anchorage, the coach drops passengers at the downtown Dena'ina Civic Center and Anchorage airport.

The early evening Seward Express route departs from the Seward Small Boat Harbor, Windsong Lodge, and Trail Lake Lodge, and drops passengers off at either the Dena'ina Civic Center in downtown Anchorage or the airport. This route is a perfect connection for travelers as they return on day cruises from Kenai Fjords National Park.

More Details

The Park Connection runs a fleet of modern 52-seat Prevost motorcoaches. Passengers onboard enjoy comfortable reclining seats equipped with seatbelts, footrests, armrests, and outlets. Seating is first-come, first-served. There is one lavatory located in the rear of the bus. Large luggage is stowed by Park Connection staff in lower bays. Guests can store their smaller items in overhead bins.

Park Connection drivers provide casual commentary on the surrounding area, keeping it light to give passengers time to relax and enjoy the picturesque wonder of Alaska's landscape. Photo stops may be made at the driver's discretion as weather and time permits.

What to Bring

The motorcoaches have large picture windows at every seat, so bring a camera onboard to capture the scenery along the way.

Special Instructions

The Park Connection allows two bags per person and one small carry on item. Additional fees may apply for excessively large oversized bags or items like bicycles, fish boxes, fishing equipment, or climbing equipment. There is no charge for items like strollers, car seats, wheelchairs, scooters, or oxygen concentrators.

Park Connection motorcoaches are wheelchair accessible. Please notify the Park Connection at least 48-hours in advance if wheelchair accessibility is required. Each motorcoach can accommodate up to two wheelchair passengers at one time.

Departure/Arrival Points

Passengers must be at their designated pickup location at least 15 minutes prior to the schedule departure time. Pickup and drop-off locations are strictly limited to the list below.

Seward Departures
Gateway Hotel
Small Boat Harbor
Seward Windsong Lodge
Trail Lake Lodge
Seward Cruise Dock (ship days only)

Anchorage Arrivals
Dena'ina Civic Center
Anchorage Airport

Rates & Dates

Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.

Child rates apply to children under the age of 12.

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Departure Times

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Availability

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