Skagway Alaska

Getting Here

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.

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Skagway Air
Wings of Alaska

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.

Alaska Highways:
Construction
Winter Conditions
Canada Highways:
Yukon Territory
British Columbia

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.