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Whittier tunnel and town

Whittier, Alaska

Drive through a one-lane road-and-rail tunnel to a tiny port town under glaciers.

Price
Tunnel toll around US$14 per car
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
4 hours
Whittier tunnel and town
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The Anton Anderson tunnel is shared with trains and runs on a timetable, so you wait your turn and then emerge in a harbour town with waterfalls and glacier cruises. Most people live in one big building. Check the last tunnel time before you commit.

Good to know

  • Check the tunnel schedule and toll
  • Last tunnel back is in the evening
Best time
Summer
Getting there
One-lane tunnel, scheduled
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs welcome

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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