Juneau Alaska travel via Alaska Airlines makes enjoying Juneau's wilderness and spectacular scenery quick and easy.  Or take an Alaska ferry cruise along Alaska's Inside Passage where the mountains meet the sea on the Alaska Marine Highway. Juneau is a great Alaska vacation, honeymoon and adventure travel destination. Get Wild About Alaska and TravelJuneau here.

Plan First to Stay Awhile: Juneau, Alaska is a compact central location for Alaska Sightseeing, Cruises, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Glaciers, Back-Country Experiences, Cultural, and Natural History, as well as Active and Eco-Adventures. Juneau is unique in that you can experience nearly every aspect of Alaska in a one place without expending excessive travel time and money traveling great distances or being stuck on a crowded bus forever. Rainforest, view  whales, bears, glaciers, cruise, kayak, canoe, raft, bike, hike, trek, dog mush, dine, shop and escape - all within moments of your arrival.  Plan your trip to experience the unique highlights that Juneau offers - at least a week, two or longer. 

Though you'll never want or need to leave Juneau since you can see and do all from here, you might also want to take a day trip to one of our nearby communities. If Gustavus-Glacier Bay is on your itinerary, Alaska Airlines offers Juneau or Gustavus as a stopover for just a few dollars more than a Juneau-only or Glacier Bay-only destination.)  Once your dates are firm, book your lodging first to get your choice of accommodations, as there is more airline and cruise capacity than guest rooms in Juneau. 

 

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 juneau alaska   Nearest Airport to Juneau: Juneau International Airport has frequent daily domestic and international flights connecting through Seattle, Washington (95 minute flight) and Anchorage, Alaska (75 minute flight) on Alaska Airlines - Horizon Air (1-800-252-7522) and, thrice weekly through Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (45 minutes by air) on Air North (1-800-764-0407) .  Both airlines have many partners that connect from all over the world. Expedia or your local travel agent can help you with the best routing and fares to Juneau, Alaska if Alaska Airlines doesn't serve your city directly. Small commuter planes or jets serve nearby communities throughout the day. Gustavus airport at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is within 37 air miles. Air travel is the most time efficient way to travel in Alaska. 

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry (1-800-642-0066) as well as small luxury adventure cruises serve Juneau, Alaska most days. They often route through Bellingham or Seattle, Washington, Vancouver, BC in Canada or the many nearby Alaska towns like Gustavus at Glacier Bay, Sitka, Haines or Skagway (which also links Alaska to the Yukon and British Columbia in Canada). There are also fast ferries in the INNside Passage http://alaskafjordlines.com from Haines-Skagway. You can also take an Alaska cruise big ship, but you'll get more out of your trip if you take time to really experience the unique culture and adventures by overnighting, especially in Juneau, where you need at least a week to explore it. 

 Alaska By Road. Like many other communities along Alaska's long coastline, Juneau has a marine highway that can transport you and/or your vehicle from where hard road surfaces end.  You CAN get there from here.

Ground Transportation: 
Most independent travelers arrive by air and benefit by renting a car in Juneau since the best attractions are spread out within 100 miles of local, easy to navigate, low-traffic roads. A round trip taxi or any tour often exceeds the cost of a car rental - which you can usually get for about $40-80 per day unlimited mileage. Since there are no off-road destinations, a 4-wheel drive is not necessary except perhaps in winter. 

Budget, Avis, National and Hertz car rental agencies are located at the airport (add 10% to the price for the airport concessionaire surcharge). Nearby agencies like Evergreen Ford, Mendenhall Auto & Great Alaska Car Company have airport pickup. 5% Sales Tax applies to all rentals. Check your car and credit card insurance policy before you leave home. Perhaps you can avoid the duplicative charge for collision damage waiver and other insurance fees. You must reserve a car in advance during the summer. 

Alaska Cruise vs Ferry vs Air Travel: 
Alaska is huge. Ferry travel allows you get to know Alaska, its unique culture, hidden treasures, wildlife and scenery by spending extra travel time along the way. Air travel saves time so you spend more time experiencing  Alaska, its spectacular scenery and unique adventures instead of traveling. 

The state ferry is a great transportation alternative if you have ample time. Cruise ship travel provides an overview of the Inside Passage to identify areas to explore in depth on a return visit. It also allows you a few hours at each port to visit the tourist shops and perhaps engage in an activity. We can help you book the best small luxury, custom and rustic adventure cruises.

Transportation Contacts:

Private aircraft Aero Services: 1-907-789-0055
Private aircraft Juneau International Airport 1-907-789-7821
Private yachts Juneau Harbormaster 1-907-586-5255
International Travel U.S. Customs 1-907-586-7211