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There are a
number of excellent options for getting to and from Whittier.
- Private or Rental
Vehicle: Whittier is roughly an hour south of Anchorage. This is an
enjoyable drive along scenic Turnagain Arm on the Seward Highway,
designated as a National Scenic Byway.
- The
Whittier tunnel is generally open from 7:00am-10:30pm during the winter
(Oct 1 to April 30) and from 5:30am-11:00pm during the summer (May 1 to
Sept 30). The tunnel is only one lane wide and more than two miles
long, so traffic is allowed through on an hourly schedule. Inbound
traffic is released on the half-hour. For precise tunnel information
visit the Alaska DOT
web site.
- Daily Rail Service: The
Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery train leaves Anchorage daily at
10:00am, arriving Whittier at noon. The return leg departs Whittier at
6:45pm ariving Anchorage at 9:30pm. This service is available
seasonally from mid-May to mid-September and can be extended to include
the ride down to scenic, remote Grandview for an optional float trip at
Spencer Glacier.
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