beachfollower Posted November 23, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Planning a Princess southbound cruise but will be spending 2 nites in Seward prior. What is the most economical transportation from Seward to Whittier? We plan to take the train down from Anchorage. Broke my arm after a wonderful land tour in Alaska earlier this year and never got on the ship....hoping for a better experience in 2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted November 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2015 This site will give you options. http://www.anchorage.net/blog/post/how-do-i-get-tofrom-whittier-or-seward/ The train trip between Anchorage and Seward had great scenery although it parallels the highway for much of it so you’d be driving along the same route. There are many places of interest along Turnagain Arm where both the train and highway are and you would miss opportunities to stop along the way if you took the train. Seward is also a place where a car is a good idea. There are transportation options in Seward but at more of an inconvenience. We’d drive from Anchorage and return the car in Whitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKStafford Posted November 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Bear Valley Roadrunner ( http://www.bearvalleyroadrunner.com/ ) offers a Seward to Whittier shuttle. Otherwise you might have to go back to Anchorage and then down to Whittier. PJ's Taxi in Seward would be another option. Edited November 24, 2015 by AKStafford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2015 This site will give you options. http://www.anchorage.net/blog/post/how-do-i-get-tofrom-whittier-or-seward/ The train trip between Anchorage and Seward had great scenery although it parallels the highway for much of it so you’d be driving along the same route. There are many places of interest along Turnagain Arm where both the train and highway are and you would miss opportunities to stop along the way if you took the train. Seward is also a place where a car is a good idea. There are transportation options in Seward but at more of an inconvenience. We’d drive from Anchorage and return the car in Whitter. This post isn't accurate. At least 1/2 the Anchorage/Seward rail trip, has DIFFERENT (and in my opinion, superior) scenery compared to the Seward Highway. The Arm is the same but past Portage goes to the other side of the "hill". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugaltravel Posted November 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I think Seward Bus Lines operated to Whittier on cruise ship days last summer. You might want to double check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaciers Posted November 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) This post isn't accurate. At least 1/2 the Anchorage/Seward rail trip, has DIFFERENT (and in my opinion, superior) scenery compared to the Seward Highway. The Arm is the same but past Portage goes to the other side of the "hill". I agree there is a nice scenic section between Portage and Moose Pass that you wouldn't see by car. Is your suggestion for the poster to take the train in their situation? Edited November 24, 2015 by Glaciers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Not sure if the company we used offer's what you're looking for but worth a try checking out their website...Great dependable and budget friendly. transportation. http://www.alaskacruisetransfer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted November 24, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I agree there is a nice scenic section between Portage and Moose Pass that you wouldn't see by car. Is your suggestion for the poster to take the train in their situation? Nope- :) They are looking for transportation between Whittier and Seward. Great information offered above to select from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachfollower Posted November 26, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thank you everyone for the great info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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