- ✈️ ANC (Ted Stevens Anchorage International) — the only practical gateway; ~60 miles north of Whittier; direct flights from Seattle, LA, Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis
- 🏙️ Stay in Anchorage: Midtown (Northern Lights Blvd) or downtown (4th Avenue) — practical for late arrivals, great evening options
- 🚗 Transfer options: Rent a car and drive the scenic Parks/Seward Highway to Whittier; shuttle services from ANC; Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Whittier
- 🚂 Alaska Railroad: Runs between Anchorage and Whittier seasonally — a spectacular alternative to the highway; book well in advance
- ⚠️ Tunnel schedule: Check the Anton Anderson Tunnel direction schedule at dot.alaska.gov — missing your window adds 30+ minutes to your morning
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