I come to Skagway all the way from the East coast by
plane. You can drive all the way, you can drive part of the way and ferry
up from Washington State or British Columbia. You could fly to Seattle
and ferry the rest of the way in. And, I suppose, if you really wanted
to you could come by bus!
As I used to tell people getting backcountry permits
in Yosemite: "Planning your route is a part of YOUR experience."
But here are some links to get you started.
Air: The nearest large airport is in Juneau. Alaska
Airlines have daily flights from Seattle and they "code-share"
with several national carriers. Air taxi operators provide scheduled service
between Juneau and Skagway, weather permitting. Skagway operates under
visual flight rules. Just how small are these planes? Well, see Rita's
Great Escape and experience the smallness.
Land: The Klondike Highway connects Skagway to the
Alaskan Highway near Whitehorse. In this part of the world there are two
road conditions: winter and construction. Up-to-date information is essential.
Check the traffic information web pages for Alaska and Canada.
Sea: The Alaska
Marine Highway Ferry stops in Skagway on a daily basis in summer and
several times a week during the rest of the year. Passengers and vehicles
can board the ferry at Bellingham, Washington (north of Seattle), or Prince
Rupert, British Columbia, or in Juneau, Alaska. (Note: You can not drive
to Juneau.)
Passengers can almost always board but reservations
are essential for vehicles and for sleeping cabins. Adventurous types
pitch tents on the deck.