The city of Juneau is the only state capital in the country that is not
directly accessible by road. However, there are road connections to many
other areas that are adjacent to the city. The only way a car can come
into town is via the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System. Getting to
Juneau is just a part of the exciting adventure that waits for you
ahead. There are plenty of other options including air and sea to reach
Juneau.
Arriving Juneau by Plane
Believe it or not, despite no road
connectivity, Juneau is actually one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the state of Alaska. The city can be easily reached via
air.
The city of Juneau is the hub of all air travel in Southeast
Alaska and caters to almost 230 daily flights, including chartered and
regional. Juneau International Airport (JNU) is the closest airport to
Juneau and is located just seven miles from Downtown Juneau. Alaska
Airlines offers regular jet service between Juneau, Seattle, Sitka and
Anchorage throughout the year. It also offers service to Gustavus
(Glacier Bay) from Juneau during the summer season. Delta Airlines is
another airline that offer seasonal service between Juneau and Seattle
each year. For regional travel and chartered planes, companies like
Alaska Seaplanes, Wings of Alaska and Air Excursions provide regular
service.
Address: 1873 Shell Simmons Dr, Juneau, AK 99801, United States
Phone: 1 907 789 7821
Website:
http://www.juneau.org/airport/
Getting To and From Juneau International Airport (JNU)
There are many ways to reach Downtown Juneau and back from the airport:
Car Rental:
Renting a car is one of the most effective and easiest ways of reaching
the city from airport. It is also a great way of getting around Juneau.
Here are the car rental companies available at JNU:
Alamo/ National Car: 1 (907) 789 9814
Avis: 1 (907) 789 9450
Budget: 1 (907) 790 1086
Hertz: 1 (907) 789 9494
Bus/Shuttle Services: The public transport system of Juneau is managed and operated by
Capital Transit
and offers regular bus transport from the airport to the city. Apart
from that, many hotels in Juneau also offers complimentary shuttle
transfer between the airport and the hotel.
Taxis: Several taxis are also available at the airport. A ride from JNU to the city would cost approximately $25.
Arriving and Getting Around Juneau via Water Ways
Juneau is also
a popular stop for several Alaskan cruise ships. It is also one of the
best ways to explore the Inside Passage. Moreover, since they dock near
Downtown Juneau, the ships offer easy access to other tourist
attractions, restaurants and more.
For those who do not like
boarding cruise ships, they can reach the city via Alaska Marine Highway
System (AMHS). It is a ferry system, owned by the government, and
offers easy access to almost 30 coastal regions throughout the year.
Moreover, travelers can also explore the smaller towns in the Inside
Passage on the way. Several types of accommodations are also available
onboard.
Address: 6858 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK 99811, United States
Phone: 1 907 465 3941
Timings: 08:00 am to 05:00 pm (Monday to Friday), Saturday and Sunday Closed
Website:
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/
Arriving and Getting Around Juneau via Road
While one cannot
reach the city directly via road, they can use the ferry (that
transports their car) to reach the city. The 1500 mile long ALCAN or
Alaskan Canadian Highway is definitely worth the car ride. Today, the
highway has been completely re-constructed to include all amenities like
gas, lodging and rest stops for the comfort of travelers. Do not forget
to bring the latest issue of
Milepost for the most detailed listings of the route.
The
best way to travel within the city is by renting a car and exploring at
your leisure. Other than that, there are also various taxis and the
public transport system, which is operated by the Capital Transit.
Another great way of traveling within the city is biking. There is even a
bike path that runs parallel to the main highway.
Juneau Taxi/Limousine Services
Capital CabPhone: 1 (907) 586 2772
Evergreen TaxiPhone: 1 (907) 586 2121
Website:
http://www.evergreentaxi.com/Juneau Taxi & ToursAddress: 4380 Bauer Ln, Juneau, AK 99801, United States
Phone: 1 907 789 1111
Juneau Limousine ServicesPhone: 1 (907) 463 5466
Website: http://www.juneaulimo.com/
A Complete Map Guide of Getting In and Around Juneau
