Help Please! White Pass Rail both ways or rail up/bus down? Which is best?

[okfarmerswife]

Trying to get excursions lined up for 6/27 cruise. We have 8 total with 6 adults, 13 and 6 yr. old kids. We're definately doing the train(I've already read opinions from some who say it's not worth it) but I need advice from those in the know about which way to do it-train both ways or train/bus combo. Thank you!

 

Kim

[Wan]

Go with the train/bus combo. The bus will make photo stops and the kids will be able to stretch their legs a bit. The roadway in many places is just across the gorge from the train track, as I recall. Have a great time!

[Coral]

Definitely the combo and do the combo that takes you into the Yukon via bus. You go farther North with the bus. It is really the best of both worlds.

 

I saw another combo which combines the train and Liarsville.

[Fondy]

What's the concensus on booking this individually or thru cruise ship? I know it's a short walk to train station vs right off the ship, but I'd rather just get everything booked prior to the start of vacation. Thanks!

[GJustice]

We did the Train roundtrip last year, and decided to do the Bus to Yukon and train one-way.

 

I'll post reviews of this year's trip when we get back, but I'm expecting the longer (twice as long!) trip to be much more exciting.

 

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