BY AIR

Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service  between Juneau and Gustavus during the summer visitor season. Juneau has daily jet service from Anchorage and Seattle.

Several air taxi companies provide daily small-plane flights year-round between Juneau and Gustavus:

Serving Gustavus Airfield:

Air taxis also fly a network of routes that link Juneau and Gustavus to Haines, Skagway, and other southeast Alaska towns. Air taxis can also assist in getting you into Glacier Bay's wilderness. Flying time from Juneau to Gustavus is about 30 minutes.

Glacier Bay National Preserve at Dry Bay has air taxi service from Yakutat. Daily jet service to Yakutat is available from Juneau and Anchorage.

For a complete list of air taxi companies that serve the Glacier Bay National Park area see our Area Visitor Services Directory.

BY SEA

Alaska Marine Highway System
During the summer months, the Ferry LeConte stops in Gustavus twice weekly from Juneau. The ferry dock is located 9 miles from Glacier Bay park headquarters in Bartlett Cove. Check the AMHS website for schedules, times, and rates. If you are planning on bringing a vehicle, please be aware that vehicle based activities may be limited.

Tour boat in Glacier Bay

Cruise

Many tour vessels and large cruise ships schedule a day in Glacier Bay in their Southeast Alaska itineraries.

A daily boat tour based in the park conducts trips from Bartlett Cove to the tidewater glaciers.

Private charter boats typically conduct multi-day custom adventures tailored to a small group's preferences.

Private boaters may obtain permits and reservations to bring their own boats to Glacier Bay.

Though there are dangerous crossings, some experienced kayakers paddle from nearby communities such as Haines, Juneau, Hoonah, or Pelican (all served by the Alaska Marine Highway). Others bring their kayak to Glacier Bay on the ferry or rent one in Gustavus or Glacier Bay. For a list of kayak rentals and charter operators see the Area Visitor Services Directory

GROUND TRANSPORT

Taxis (upon request) and buses (limited schedule) run between Gustavus and Bartlett Cove.

Many local Inns and Lodges even have bicycles for rent.

See our Area Visitor Services Directory for a list of ground transportation providers.

Still Confused?

See Plan Your Visit for an overview of the park's attractions.

See Things To Do for a list of ways to see Glacier Bay and to choose your experience.

The Area Visitor Services Directory is a listing of businesses in and near Glacier Bay that provide lodging, transportation, travel consulting, tours, and other useful visitor services.

Contact us if you still need help getting here.