- 1.5 Hours
- 214 Likes
- Audio guide
Specials:
2026 SUMMER EARLY BIRD SPECIALS
Prices will be higher if you book after November 1
SPECIAL THIS WEEK: Groups of 6 or more get 10% off if booked before this Sunday.
Prices:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays — $52
Description:
Whittier to Anchorage narrated direct shuttle bus transfer for cruise ship passengers
Our Whittier to Anchorage scheduled bus transportation service is available on cruise ship days (contact us for private options on other dates). Enjoy full narration along the way on this ~1.5-hour transfer. We pick you up inside the terminal where you collect luggage and drop you in Anchorage (airport and select hotels; this transfer has limited drop-off locations).
This 1.5-hour bus transfer includes:
- Fully narrated ride along one of Alaska’s most scenic highways
- Pickup directly at the Princess, Norwegian, Regent, or Holland America cruise ship terminal
- 2.5-mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel transit
- Portage Glacier Valley (drive-by glacier views)
- Turnagain Arm (drive-by; possible Dall sheep and beluga sightings)
- Drop-off in Anchorage (airport and select hotels)
Bus Schedule:
| This shuttle operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays (mid-May to mid-September). All bus tours and transfers are coordinated with cruise schedules. We meet you as you disembark, handle luggage, and provide drop-offs at most Anchorage locations. | |
|---|---|
| Service | Times & Details |
| Whittier → Anchorage Bus |
Princess, Norwegian, Holland America Morning: 8:45–9:00 AM cruise port departure Anchorage Airport arrival 10:30 AM Anchorage hotel drop-offs until ~11:15 AM (Crowne Plaza Midtown, Marriott Downtown) Airport is the first drop-off location. |
| Whittier → Anchorage Bus |
Princess, Norwegian, Regent, Holland America Late Morning: 9:45–10:00 AM cruise port departure Anchorage Airport arrival 11:30 AM Anchorage hotel drop-offs until ~12:15 PM (Crowne Plaza Midtown, Marriott Downtown) Airport is the first drop-off location. |
| Whittier → Anchorage Bus |
Princess, Norwegian Midday: 11:45 AM–12:00 PM cruise port departure Anchorage Airport arrival ~1:30 PM Anchorage hotel drop-offs until ~2:15 PM (Crowne Plaza Midtown, Marriott Downtown) |
| Note: Most ships arrive to Whittier overnight with disembarkation starting ~7:00 AM. | |
Details:
Overview
Our 1.5–2 hour narrated shuttle bus is the easiest way to get from your cruise ship in Whittier to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or select hotels. Settle in while we handle the details—luggage, routing, and timing—along the scenic Seward Highway and Turnagain Arm. Pickup is inside the Whittier cruise terminal. You’ll ride comfortably and be dropped at the Anchorage Airport (first stop) or limited hotel locations. Reserve today, receive a confirmation email with travel details, and get ready for a smooth, scenic transfer.
Route Highlights
Enjoy live commentary on Whittier Harbor, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (2.5-mile, one-lane highway tunnel), Portage Valley and Portage Lake, the dramatic coastline of Turnagain Arm, and Potter Marsh near Anchorage. Keep an eye out for Dall sheep on the cliffs and, in season, beluga whales in the inlet (sightings not guaranteed).
What’s Included
- Shared bus transfer from Whittier to Anchorage
- Pickup inside the Whittier cruise ship terminal
- Direct drop-off at Anchorage International Airport (plus limited hotel locations)
- Fully narrated journey via the Seward Highway & Turnagain Arm
- Luggage handling guidance and onboard assistance
Coach Features
- Easy step-up entry and wide aisle
- Heating and air conditioning
- Tinted, large picture-view windows
- Individual, full-size seats (no middle seats)
- Friendly, fully narrated service
Good to Know
Duration and drop-off windows can vary with the tunnel schedule, traffic, weather, and cruise operations. Wildlife sightings are opportunistic and not guaranteed.
Our Options:
WHITTIER TO ANCHORAGE BUS OPTIONS FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:
Whittier to Anchorage narrated direct shuttle bus transfer
Whittier to Anchorage narrated bus tour with Wildlife Center stop
Whittier to Anchorage narrated full day bus tour
ANCHORAGE TO WHITTIER BUS OPTIONS FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS:
Anchorage to Whittier narrated direct shuttle bus transfer
Anchorage to Whittier narrated bus tour with Wildlife Center stop
Anchorage to Whittier narrated tour with Wildlife Center, Glacier hike, and Lunch