How to Get from Fairbanks to Anchorage & from Anchorage to Fairbanks

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How to Get from Fairbanks to Anchorage

• Car – Without any stops, it’s about a 6-hour drive to Anchorage from Fairbanks via AK-3 South, including a scenic drive along the eastern edge of the Denali National Park and Preserve.
• Bus – There are several bus options that can get you from Fairbanks to Anchorage in about 8 hours or so.
• Train – The Denali Star leaves Fairbanks at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Anchorage at 6:15 p.m.
• Airplane – There are around 7-11 flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage every day, with a price range of around $150-$300 for a regular coach ticket. The flight usually takes a little over an hour.

How to Get from Anchorage to Fairbanks

• Car – It’s at least another 6-hour drive north back to Fairbanks from Anchorage via AK-3 North.
• Bus – There are several bus options that can get you from Anchorage to Fairbanks in about 8 hours or so.
• Train – The Denali Star leaves Anchorage at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Fairbanks at 4:00 p.m.
• Airplane – It takes just under an hour to take a flight from Anchorage to Fairbanks. Flight costs come in around $150-$300, and there’s an average of 6-11 flights per day.

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