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Anchorage's central location on the globe makes it convenient to reach by air, by land, and by sea from anywhere in the world. Anchorage International Airport is the major air gateway to Alaska. Travel information, weblinks and maps are located at Anchorage.net.

Travel to Alaska by Air, Land or Sea

With connections from all over the world, and more than 280 flights arriving daily at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Numerous airlines serve Anchorage, including Air Canada - (888) 247-2262, Alaska Airlines - (800) 426-0333,America West - (800) 235-9292, American Airlines - (800) 433-7300, China Airlines - (907) 248-3603, Continental Airlines - (800) 525-0280, Delta Airlines - (800) 221-1212, Era Aviation - (800) 866-8394, Japan Airlines - (800) 525-3663 , Hawaiian Vacations - (877) 958-27, Korean Airlines - (907) 243-3329, Mavial/Magadan Airlines - (907) 248-2994, Northwest Airlines - (800) 225-2525, Peninsula Airways, Inc. - (800) 448-4226, Sun Country Airlines - (800) 359-6786, Thomas Cook/Condor - (800) 524-6975, United Airlines - (800) 241-6522.

To receive a 10% discount on published airfares to Anchorage on Northwest/KLM from Europe or Asia, call 1-800-328-1111 (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7:30 pm CT) and reference WorldFile number RBAQ7 (valid for travel July 31 - August 19, 2005). To receive a 10% discount on Northwest Airlines from North America (and Hawaii) valid for travel July 31-August 19, 2005, call 1-800-328-1111 (Mon - Fri 7 am to 7:30 pm CT) and reference WorldFile number NM6WC. From North America, Northwest also permits this discount on Mesaba, Pinnacle and Continental. To receive a 10% discount on Alaska Airlines valid for travel August 4 - August 14, 2005 call 1-800-445-4435 and give them ID # CMR7766. For a 10% discount on published fares on Continental Airlines (valid for travel August 2-17, 2005), from U.S. and Canada call 1-800-468-7022 (7 am to 10 pm CST), Reference group number UL68Y1, Z code ZP1E. From outside North America, call your local Continental Airlines Reservation office. The cost of flights on Continental Airlines from Central and South America, the Pacific, or that cross the atlantic using this group code are quite competitive. To receive travel assistance through our Anchorage travel agent, contact Petra White at US Travel, Email: Petra.White@ustravel.us or 1-800-544-2217

The adventurous and those with lots of time can access Anchorage by land or sea. The scenic Alaska Highway links Alaska with Canada and the contiguous United States. It is fully paved with year-round services. There are lots of motels, diners, and campgrounds along the way. Road mileage to Anchorage: From Seattle 2,435 miles (3,896 km) (about 5 days to travel); From Los Angeles 3,712 miles (5,939 km); From New York City 4,649 miles (7,438 km); From Miami 5,434 miles (8,694 km.) Several cruise lines offer excursions May through September, docking in nearby Whittier, Seward, Homer and even Anchorage. Port cities are connected to Anchorage by road, air or rail. Cruise lines serving Alaska include Carnival Cruise Lines, Cruise West, Holland America , Princess Cruises and Tours , Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean. Daily rail service is available from Anchorage to Whittier, Seward, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks.

You can bring your car, recreational vehicle, or boat to Alaska on the Alaska Marine Highway. They offer regularly scheduled ferry service for 33 communities in Alaska, plus Bellingham, WA, and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The closest drop off point to Anchorage is in Whittier, AK (about 40 minutes drive to Anchorage; but there is also railroad service from Whittier to Anchorage). The Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau has a website on getting to or around Alaska.

Ground Transportation from Airport

The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is only about 5 miles from the University. Transportation to UAA is most convenient by taxicab (about $10-15 US) or shuttle service. Hotels will provide free shuttles from the airport. To take a cab, walk outside the airport and there will be a line of cabs waiting. Alaska Shuttle also provides door-to-door shuttle service. Phone 907-338-8888 or 907-694-8888, Fax: 907-322-1744. Shuttleman is another company that offers shuttle service, Phone 907-677-8537 email elvisonline@gci.net. Alaska Cab & Handicap provides taxi service Phone 907-563-5353; FAX: 907-563-9198, cabs@acsalaska.net.

Getting Around Anchorage

Like any metropolitan city, there are many transportation options within Anchorage, including taxicabs and limousines, rental cars, RVs, bicycles, motorcycles, motorcoach charters, and public bus service. The Ship Creek Shuttle connects key downtown Anchorage locations with the Ship Creek area, including stops at the Alaska Railroad Depot. The bus service operates 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, year-round. Saturday service, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Public Bus Transportation
The local public transit system, the People Mover, provides access to most visitor attractions and activities. Regular service is available weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with limited service evenings until 11 p.m. weekends and holidays. The closest bus stop on campus is on 36th Ave. (= Providence Dr.) across the street from Providence Hospital; the bus goes directly to downtown Anchorage. The People Mover Transit Center, 6th Avenue and G Street, has information, maps, and a handy guide entitled "Places To Go By Bus." Adult bus fare is $1.25. A People Mover Day Pass is available for purchase from bus drivers for $2.50 and allows unlimited rides on all People Mover bus routes for one calendar day. The Transit Center is located at 700 W Sixth Ave., Ste. 109, Anchorage, AK 99501-2165. Phone 907-343-6543 or 907-343-8491; Fax: 907-561-0879.

Automobiles are available through several car rental agencies. At the time of this writing, Budget Rent-a-Car had the most competitive internet rates if booked through travelocity, expedia, orbitz, or tripadvisor.com (Budget’s toll free phone 1-800-527-0700). Automobiles are also available through: AVIS RENT-A-CAR, Phone 907-277-4567 or toll free 800-331-1212, Fax: 907-249-8247; Dollar Car Rental, Phone 907-248-5338, Fax: 907-248-5233; Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Phone 907-277-1600, toll free 800-736-8222; Hertz Rent-A-Car, Phone 907-243-3376 or 907-248-5009, toll free 800-654-3131, FAX 907-248-6492; Thrifty Car Rental, Phone 907-276-2855, toll free 800-847-4389, Fax: 907-279-1326.