Traveling to Ketchikan, Alaska: Transportation by Airplane, Cruise Ship, Ferry or Floatplane
August 15, 2008 by
Home of "The Bridge to Nowhere"
Choosing transportation to Ketchikan Alaska is limited to traveling by air or water. There are no roadways or bridges to Ketchikan. Local residents, tourists and those moving to Ketchikan can customize travel by airplane, cruise ship, ferry, or floatplane. In addition, travelers arriveTraveling to Ketchikan, Alaska: Transportation by Airplane, Cruise Ship, Ferry or Floatplane
Neigborhood: KetchikanKetchikan, AK 99901
United States of America
Prior to booking your means of transportation consider the best fit for you and your party. Traveling with a family with young children? Your Ketchikan visit going to be short or extended stay? Want to bring your own personal vehicle to Ketchikan? Are you moving to Ketchikan and hauling a large load? These are important traveling factors to consider for a positive travel experience.
Traveling to Ketchikan Alaska by Airplane
Flying into Ketchikan Alaska is a 90 minute flight departing Seattle Washington. Flights to and from Ketchikan are provided by Alaska Airlines. Visitors flying into Ketchikan will fly into Ketchikan International Airport. The airport is located on Gravina Island west of Ketchikan.
Passengers must take a seven minute ferry ride across the Tongass Narrows to get to Ketchikan. Airport shuttle vans are provided by some of the Inns and Motels. Although, shuttle service can be misleading, be sure to call your accommodations in advance to see if this service is provided for your arrival. The airport does provide carts to haul your luggage on and off the ferry for a small fee.
There are a couple taxi services that provide transportation around Ketchikan. There will be a couple waiting to greet passengers after disembarking the ferry.
Relocating, casual touring, traveling to visit relatives, work, school, whatever the reason is reason enough to explore the Inside Passage and the remarkable Alaska coast via the Alaska Marine Highway System.
By Jerry Watson | Published 8/27/2005 | Read more »
A true delight to all the senses, Cruise West's Spirit of Alaska cruises provide a perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment with a lot of wildlife and natural beauty.
By Lolaness | Published 9/8/2005 | Read more »
Women who are traveling alone are at a higher risk of being attacked or worse. Here's some advice to make your traveling safer.
By Emma S. | Published 12/20/2005 | Read more »
When traveling with a baby, it can almost feel like you are moving. Here are some ways to make sure you bring what you need and not to forget what you do need.
By Lynn Little | Published 5/19/2006 | Read more »
Tavelling to Europe can be the experience of a lifetime. With some planning and research, traveling can be fun, easy, and rewarding..
By Jennifer Luckenbill | Published 6/11/2006 | Read more »
Alaska can be a very lienient state for homeschoolers depending on the option they choose for homeschooling and the reason they choose to homeschool.
By A. Hermitt | Published 7/21/2006 | Read more »
|
|
Most Comments Today
- Death at Disney World in Orlando, Florida Monorails collide one driver has died at the Disney World Theme Park in Orlan... 23 Comments
- Why Would a Web Writer Drop DayLife.Com? Before I share my story with you, dear readers, I want to point out that Dayl... 22 Comments
- Give a Damn Another new song, this one describes the feelings of us who save the world ev... 22 Comments
- Is Obamageddon Coming? The times they are a changin' - but are we hurtling toward Armageddon - or as... 20 Comments
- A Little Good News Today Here is...a little good news today. 18 Comments
- Bachelorette 5 Spoiler: Wes Hayden Spills the Beans About... This week July 6, 2009 episode 8 of the Bachelorette Jillian will finally d... 18 Comments
2buzy
Posted on 08/27/2008 at 8:08:42 PM
Elena H.
Posted on 08/21/2008 at 1:08:40 PM
Carol Wilkins
Posted on 08/15/2008 at 8:08:18 PM
jcorn
Posted on 08/15/2008 at 3:08:06 PM
jennybeans
Posted on 08/15/2008 at 2:08:09 PM