Getting to Alaska doesn’t have to be difficult.

For many people coming to Alaska is about embracing the spirit of adventrue. But even the most travel savvy can benefit from time and cost saving shortcuts. Below you will find a host of links to transportation options, as well as other hostels you may like to stay at along the way. As always, feel free to email the staff at Girdwood Alaska Backpackers Inn with any questions you may have.

Public Transportation

Airlines (newly expanded seasonal flights are now being offered in to and out of Anchorage!)

Alaska State Ferries offer a relaxing way to journey to Alaska. Take in the gorgeous views of the Inside Passage from the ferry decks and rock the night away in a comfortable bed. Whether you plan on being a walk-on passenger or plan on bringing your vehicle, make sure to reserve your spot early as space fills up fast.

Buses are a little known method of coming to Alaska. Most people find it easier and cheaper to take the bus around Alaska once they are here, but few know that they can pick up a bus as far south as Vancouver, B.C. The trip may be long, but it definitely affords the chance to really SEE the country.

Driving the Al-Can or Alaska Route via the Cassier Highway is to take the last great American road trip. See the last frontier at your own pace with the sun and the wind as your only compass.

Trains- Ride the rails and a take a trip through history.  It’s perhaps the best way to see the most of Denali NationalPark in one day.  Two story observation cars, fine dining and private rooms available.

Hostels Throughout Alaska

ANCHORAGE:

Alaska Backpackers Inn, 327 Eagle St  Telephone: (907) 277-2770

DENALI PARK AREA:

Denali Mountain Morning Hostel, Mile 224.1, Parks Highway, Telephone: (907) 683-7503

Fairbanks

Backpackers Hostel, 2895 Mack Boulevard, Telephone: (907) 479-2034 *

Fairbanks Hostel, 3412 College Road, Telephone:  (907) 479-0099

GoNorth Hostel, 3500 Davis Road, Telephone: (Toll Free) (866) 236-7272 or (907) 479-7272

HAINES:

Bear Creek Cabins and Hostel, Mile 1.5 Small Tracts Road, Telephone: (907) 766-2259

HOMER:

Homer Hostel, 304 W. Pioneer Avenue, Telephone: (907) 235-1463

Seaside Farm, 40904 Seaside Farm Road, Telephone: (907) 235-7850

HOPE:

HHH Hostel, 10209 Discovery Drive, Telephone: (907) 782-9733

JUNEAU:

Juneau Hostel, 614 Harris St, Telephone: (907) 586-9559 *

KETCHIKAN:

Eagle View Hostel, 2003 5th Avenue, Telephone: (907) 225-5461

NINILCHIK:

The Eagle Watch, Mile 3, Oil Well Road, Telephone: (907) 567-3905

PETERSBURG:

Alaska Island Hostel, 805 Gjoa St., Telephone: (Toll Free) (877) 772-3632 or (907) 772-3632

SEWARD:

Moby Dick Hostel and Lodging, 432 3rd Avenue, Telephone: (907) 224-7072

Kate’s Roadhouse, Mile 5.5 Seward Highway, Telephone: (907) 224-5888

Snow River Hostel, Mile 16, Seward Hwy, Telephone: (907) 440-1907 (6 pm to 10 pm ONLY)

Kayaker’s Cove, Eastside of Resurrection Bay via Water Taxi, Telephone: (907) 224-8662

SKAGWAY:

Skagway Home Hostel, 3rd and Main Street, Telephone: (907) 983-2131 *

SLANA:

Huck Hobbit’s Homestead, Slana, Telephone: (907) 822-3196 *

Soldotna:

Kenai International Hostel, Mile 100.6 Sterling Highway, Telephone: (907) 262-8336

STERLING:

Jana House, 38670 Swanson River Road, Telephone: (907) 260-4151 *

TALKEETNA:

House of Seven Trees, Main Street, Telephone: (907) 733-7733

Talkeetna Hostel International, I Street, Telephone: (907) 733-4678