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Does anyone know the driving time from the ship in Whittier Alaska to the airport in Anchorage? What time should I book a flight out of Anchorage for Los Angeles. Looks like the ship arrives in Whittier around 5 am but not sure what time the first Princess Shuttles actually leave.

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Does anyone know the driving time from the ship in Whittier Alaska to the airport in Anchorage? What time should I book a flight out of Anchorage for Los Angeles. Looks like the ship arrives in Whittier around 5 am but not sure what time the first Princess Shuttles actually leave.

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Probably about three hours depending on your timing with the tunnel at Whittier. The tunnel is alternating traffic. If a train needs the tunnel, it will take precedent to vehicles.

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For a 5am Whittier docking time, Princess recommends booking a flight out no earlier than 1:30pm.

As mentioned it looks to be about an hour and a half drive to the airport, but probably more like 2 hours.

I have been looking at the same thing for our cruise that will dock at Whittier at midnight. Those guidelines are the same (they recommend a flight no earlier than 1pm).

Also, if you are interested, they offer post-cruise transfer excursions that take you sightseeing on the way to the airport. For those you need a later flight (no earlier than 4pm range).

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There are transfer options other than Princess.

ACT has been well reviewed on this forum. Leaves Whittier at 8:45am, arriving to the airport at 10:30 . And economical.

https://alaskacruisetransfer.com

 

The Park Connection Bus has service on cruiseship days only, but doesnt leave whittier until 9:45am.

www.alaskacoach.com

 

Another option is Avis rental car, but if the office doesnt open until 8am, you would have to wait for the 9am tunnel opening, which would get you to the airport until 10:30. Since the car doesnt offer a time saving and is quite costly you might as well tske a transfer. (Nice option for folks taking a red eye flight tho as there is lots to see and do alo g the Turnagain Arm.)

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The tunnel opens at 6am with the ability to leave at that time, cruise tours frequently are out the 7am opening. Just because you aren't "up" doesn't mean claiming a later time. Always- disembarking starts before 8am in Whittier.

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Another option is Avis rental car, but if the office doesnt open until 8am, you would have to wait for the 9am tunnel opening, which would get you to the airport until 10:30. Since the car doesnt offer a time saving and is quite costly you might as well tske a transfer. (Nice option for folks taking a red eye flight tho as there is lots to see and do alo g the Turnagain Arm.)

 

I actually have made an 8am tunnel opening with Avis, so for someone organized and able to invest some earlier time, it's possible. Certainly for many- not doable. But with details and no limitations, a possibility, if you have to get out. early.

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