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Getting Around Alaska

Air: 

Airplanes are usually the fastest, most efficient way to get around Alaska, particularly if you plan to travel to remote Alaska Native communities in the far north. Jet service is available from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Ketchikan to communities in Adak, Barrow, Bethel, and Cordova. However, many tour operators offer flights or helicopter tours, combined with adventure activities.

Side of road: 
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Alaska's highways are modern and in good condition.

The state is home to Scenic Byways renowned for their scenic, natural, historical and cultural assets.

Alaska has two All-American Roads - the Seward Highway, which stretches from Anchorage to Seward and the Alaska Marine Highway.

It is the only marine route in the National Scenic Byways program.

The Glenn Highway, which runs from Anchorage to Glennallen, also in Southcentral Alaska, is a National Scenic Byway.

By water: 

Day cruises are available from major towns to popular tourist destinations such as Misty Fjords National Monument, Glacier Bay National Park, Prince William Sound, and Kenai Fjords National Park.

Ferries are also an important water-based transport option. Alaska's Marine Highway offers scheduled services to the Inside Passage, Prince William Sound, the Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Islands. Book in advance during the summer, especially if you're traveling with a car or RV.

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