RebelTX Posted June 18, 2007 #1 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Tried calling Princess and they won't tell me since I don't have a booking or a prospective date to cruise :confused:. All I need is the cost for each. Help anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted June 18, 2007 #2 Share Posted June 18, 2007 What you need to do is post this question on the Ports of Call Board for Alaska. There are some good posters over there who have been to Alaska alot and can help you. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted June 18, 2007 #3 Share Posted June 18, 2007 To book through the Alaska Railroad website it is around $56. :) Don't know about the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roothy123 Posted June 18, 2007 #4 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Good suggestion to post on Alaska board. They've been very helpful to me. However, I've researched how to get to Anchorage from Whittier, so I can tell you a little. The cost of the train and bus are similar (around $50-60 one way, per person, or thereabouts). There are different shuttle companies (I booked with Alaskan Leopard) but there's also Magic Shuttle and one or two more. The problem, if there is one, with the train, is that the timing is a bit weird for getting from Whittier to Anchorage - have to wait around quite a bit, as opposed to the shuttles, which depart soon after the cruise arrives Whittier.The trip by bus takes an hour to a couple hours, depending upon what company you book with. I'm going with Leopard because they stop at a couple places, plus give you a brief tour of Anchorage, rather than just take you immediately to the airport in Anchorage. Of course, if you have a morning flight, then you'll want the fastest shuttle you can find! Anyway, perhaps by now you've gotten a reply from the Ports board, but if not - hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelTX Posted June 18, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I need to know the price of Princess transfers from Whittier to Anchorage by bus and by train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted June 18, 2007 #6 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I need to know the price of Princess transfers from Whittier to Anchorage by bus and by train. I would think your TA should get that information for you. Try that. marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglewar Posted June 18, 2007 #7 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Check with the rental car companies. I know in Seward there is a rental place about 100 yards from the dock. We dropped off a car there from Anchorage and it was less than the transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjnky Posted June 18, 2007 #8 Share Posted June 18, 2007 $55 is what we just paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelTX Posted June 19, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted June 19, 2007 $55 is what we just paid Thank you, now does anybody know what Princess charges for the transfer by train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliette2742 Posted June 19, 2007 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Tried calling Princess and they won't tell me since I don't have a booking or a prospective date to cruise :confused:. All I need is the cost for each. Help anybody? sad, you should try to call again, sorry you couldn't get an actual answer, it's probly because in 08' prices are changing for somethings that are going on up there. the r/r is ~about~180 total based on double occupancy, and mtc(motorcoach) is 55 per person. hope this helps :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travlngar Posted June 19, 2007 #11 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hi RebelTX We paid $90 each for the train tansfer from Whittier to Anchorage with Princess. You will utilize the Alaskan Railroad viewing cars on this route. You will also probably disembark early (7:30?) to take this early morning train. It was only three weeks ago and it is already beginning to blur. :( By the way I believe the bus transfer was going to cost around $55. We decided to take the train and we enjoyed the trip but the highway does often run parallel to the tracks along the Turnagain arm. So you will see plenty of scenery either way. Hope this helps. Travlngar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelTX Posted June 19, 2007 Author #12 Share Posted June 19, 2007 cjnky, juliette2742, and Travlngar, Thanks, that's exactly what I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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