LilTink13 Posted January 9, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We arrive in Anchorage on a Thursday at around 11am. We are interested in heading straight to Seward. What are our options? - Rail is out. It seems to only work for us timing wise the following day, Fri, at around 6:30am. - Quick puddlejumper flight? - If we are going to a ride a bus we would prefer to have somewhat of a tour along the way. If this seems impossible or to be too much, we can always stay in Anchorage for the night and take the train the following day but we really wanted to spend the night in Seward. Thanks in advance for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted January 9, 2012 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2012 One way car rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted January 9, 2012 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Unless you know a private pilot in Anchorage willing to fly you down there are no "quick puddlejumper flights" from Anchorage to Seward. Seward does have an airport, but it is primarily used by private pilots or air taxi operators taking clients out to fly-in lodges. I've often wished that ERA or some other commuter airline would start flying into Seward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 9, 2012 #4 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Your only choice is a one way car rental with Hertz, scheduled bus- not likely to have any "tour" involved, tour bus, may be too late in the day to catch one, or chartered flight mentioned above. Listings http://www.anchorage.net http://www.seward.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilTink13 Posted January 16, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks very much for the information. I, too, wish they would have some quick commuter flights... it just seems to make sense like they do in Hawaii, especially in the summer! We've found a few private tour options that offer one way transportation... they are running quite high - around $250 a person. We shall see! Do you think it's worth it to get down to Seward and stay the night there? Our other option is to just stay in Anchorage and then take the train to Seward in the am. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted January 16, 2012 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks very much for the information. I, too, wish they would have some quick commuter flights... it just seems to make sense like they do in Hawaii, especially in the summer! We've found a few private tour options that offer one way transportation... they are running quite high - around $250 a person. We shall see! Do you think it's worth it to get down to Seward and stay the night there? Our other option is to just stay in Anchorage and then take the train to Seward in the am. What are your thoughts? Well, why do you want to get to Seward?? What are your touring plans? How much time do you have? That is what should dictate your mode of transportation. I mentioned a car rental- certainly an excellent option- IF you have to get to Seward the same day, and less than $500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 17, 2012 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Thanks very much for the information. I, too, wish they would have some quick commuter flights... it just seems to make sense like they do in Hawaii, especially in the summer! We've found a few private tour options that offer one way transportation... they are running quite high - around $250 a person. We shall see! Do you think it's worth it to get down to Seward and stay the night there? Our other option is to just stay in Anchorage and then take the train to Seward in the am. What are your thoughts? Personally I would stay the night in Anchorage and take the morning train to Seward..it's a very scenic 4 1/2 hour (127 miles) trip...and well worth it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenega Posted January 17, 2012 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd also take the morning train. Stay overnight in Anchorage, do some city sightseeing (e.g. the trolley tours, Anchorage museum, Native Heritage Center, Public Lands Information Center), and have a relaxing meal. For more on things in Anchorage, go to http://www.anchorage.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapleleaves Posted January 17, 2012 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'd rent a car (Hertz is your only choice) and head for Seward. It's a very scenic drive along the Turnagain Arm with lots to see and do, depending on your interests. Walk the boardwalk at Potters Marsh to watch swans, the viewing platforms at Williwaw to watch the salmon, the 4pm cruise at Portage Glacier, tram at Mt Alyeska. Then you could enjoy Seward the next day. Maybe visit Exit Glacier or just wander around the harbor. http://alaska.org/driving/portage-valley-whittier-spur-drive.htm The Park Connection bus has an afternoon run to Seward. http://www.alaskacoach.com/schedule.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilTink13 Posted January 20, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Well, why do you want to get to Seward?? What are your touring plans? How much time do you have? That is what should dictate your mode of transportation. I mentioned a car rental- certainly an excellent option- IF you have to get to Seward the same day, and less than $500? Our cruise departs from Seward the next evening. We arrive in Anchorage at 11am. I've heard of great things to do in Seward. Either way, we are going to be making the trip to Seward... I just had my heart set on staying there for the night instead of Anchorage. We don't have any set plans these "two" days except to be on the boat before sailaway the following evening ;) Thanks everyone for the input. Keep it coming ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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