How to travel from Seattle to Anchorage, United States of America

The distance between Seattle and Anchorage is around 1,465 miles (2,358km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Seattle to Anchorage by plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Bellingham Amtrak Station then take a ferry to Juneau and then to Whittier then take the bus to Anchorage AK - Museum.

  • Duration3 days 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    $440
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Anchorage.

  • Duration2 days
  • Distance2,263 miles (3,642km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Seattle and Anchorage

There are several options for getting from Seattle to Anchorage by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $255 and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Seattle and Anchorage is around 1,465 miles (2,358km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,435 miles (2,309km)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Seattle and Anchorage by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2 days to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Seattle to Anchorage is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Seattle and Anchorage, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $255 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Seattle and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Seattle and Anchorage. We recommend that you fly from Seattle (SEA) to Anchorage (ANC). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Seattle and Anchorage. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and arrive at Anchorage (ANC). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Seattle and Anchorage with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 50m.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly between Seattle and Anchorage. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Anchorage (ANC). These flights usually take around 3h 50m.

The flight from Seattle to Anchorage typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Seattle (SEA) and and arrive into Anchorage (ANC).

The closest major airport to Anchorage is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) (ANC) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Anchorage. Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) (ENA) and Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV) (CDV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Seattle and Anchorage. The distance is around 2,263 miles (3,642km) by road and it will take around 2 days in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Seattle to Anchorage is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Seattle to Anchorage

Compare travel optionsbetween Seattle and Anchorage

Transport options from Seattle to Anchorage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 45m
$255
every 20 mins2,358km (1,465 miles)
Fly to Anchorage (ANC)6hrs
$520
every 20 mins2,785km (1,731 miles)
Bus and Ferry
3 days 8h
$440
once a week2,810km (1,746 miles)
Drive
2 days
$225
on demand3,642km (2,263 miles)

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Airports near Anchorage

The following major airports near Anchorage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
International Airport
Distance
4 miles (7km) from Anchorage
ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64 miles (103km) from Anchorage
CDV
Mudhole Smith Airport (CDV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157 miles (253km) from Anchorage