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Thx….Turo is an option….but zero Turo cars in Whittier…..a few in Anchorage. It is an extra $75 to bring a Turo car down to Whittier for us, and likely same charge for owner to take the car back. So Avis, even at $275 a day US, is looking a smidge cheaper. Also, unsure on insurance re Turo…we have not used them before. Car rentals are EXPENSIVE in Alaska! Thx for the tip!!

No worries!

Thx for your suggestions. Very helpful!

Thx Patty. We have added this “26 Glacier Cruise”:to our Whittier excursion choices “list”. It looks like a really good tour! Thx for your post.

Yes, we are there on Sept 17th, the last day of full train service. The train times you mentioned do not allow much time to sightsee Anchorage…will likely go with plan B and rent a car. The route to Anchorage sounds very scenic. We do have a very long stay in Whittier (arrive at 1 am and depart at 8 pm). Most passengers will be departing in Whittier (turnaround day). We will be intransit passengers. We will keep in mind the tunnel waits re car rental. Appreciate your post. Thank you kindly!

Thank you for that very useful info! Appreciate your post…..very helpful indeed. And we are there on Sept 17th….looks like the last day of train service for the season.

I did research the Alaska Railroad - Glacier Discovery train route online, but the only departure time from Whittier is early evening (6:45 pm) so that time does not work, as does not allow for a return day. I’m not quite giving up, I will call the company tomorrow (closed now) and see if they have a suggestion. A car rental or the 26 Glacier Boat trip may be our other options, if the train is not possible. Thx everyone….these suggestions are super helpful!! Any other suggestions…?

I really enjoyed your blogs! Very well done. Thx for sharing. I do need to research further…from your experience - does the Alaska Railway - Glacier Discovery train offer a one day round trip - Whittier to Whittier? We do have a very long port stay in Whittier. Thanks!!

Thank you…all good options.

In Sep 2023 we are doing a B2B Alaskan cruise, that gives us a long stay in Whittier (on the turnaround day). The ship only offers “transfer excursions” to Anchorage without a return ride back to Whittier, (probably because there are very few intransit passengers). Looking for info on car rental possibilities in Whittier, as our first choice. Second choice would be any sightseeing land excursion opportunities that go up to Anchorage and back to Whittier. Thanks for your input!