Whittier Cruise Transfers
How to travel between Whittier and Anchorage before or after your Alaska cruise.
Whittier Cruise Transfers
How to travel between Whittier and Anchorage before or after your Alaska cruise.
Whittier Cruise Transfers
Alaska cruise passengers either embarking or disembarking at Whittier have several options for cruise transportation. These include private guided transfers, group tours, and scheduled transit on the Park Connection Motorcoach or Alaska Railroad.
Cruise Transfers for Ships Embarking from Whittier
Below are the available scheduled transportation options to Whittier:
- Park Connection Motorcoach - The Park Connection runs two Whittier cruise transfers on designated ship days. Seward to Whittier departs Seward at 1:10 PM and arrives at 3:45 PM. Anchorage to Whittier departs at 3:00 PM and arrives at 5:00 PM.
- Alaska Railroad - The Glacier Discovery train departs Anchorage at 9:45 AM and arrives at 12:05 PM.
- Tour Transfer or Private Transfer - Turn your transfer into a day trip on the guided group Anchorage to Whittier Tour & Transfer, Anchorage to Whittier Wildlife Cruise Transfer, or private transfer.
Cruise Transfers for Ships Disembarking at Whittier
Below are the available scheduled transportation options from Whittier:
- Park Connection Motorcoach - Two routes serve disembarking cruisers. Whittier to Seward departs Whittier at 9:45 AM and arrives at 12:15 PM. The Whittier to Anchorage departs at 9:45 AM and arrives at 12:00 PM. For those continuing farther north, the Park Connection is the only transportation option to offer a same-day connection from Whittier to Denali Park.
- Alaska Railroad - The train from Whittier to Anchorage leaves at 6:45 PM. It arrives into Anchorage at 9:15 PM. Important note: Whittier is very small with little infrastructure to support travelers waiting a full day to board the train. We recommend that disembarking cruise guests only select this service if they have prebooked same-day activities in Whittier to complement the transportation.
- Tour Transfer or Private Transfer - Book a guided Whittier to Anchorage Tour & Transfer , Whittier to Anchorage Cultural Exploration Tour, or private transfer.
Can I fly into Anchorage and get to my cruise in Whittier in one day? Should there be any unforeseen flight or luggage delays, we generally do not recommend flying into Anchorage on the same day as your Whittier cruise departure. Plan a night or two at an Anchorage hotel instead.
Are there rental cars in Whittier? You may find limited rental car options, but there are some important things to consider before renting a vehicle in Whittier.
How do I book a cruise transfer? You can book your cruise transportation, plus any Anchorage lodging or complete land packages, by phone (800-208-0200) or online. Use the Transportation Finder to book basic scheduled transportation like the rail and motorcoach. Use the Activity Finder for group tours (the destination is your point of origin). Find more details on Private Transfers here.
