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Whittier Tunnel Tips
If you're driving from Anchorage to Whittier to play in Prince William Sound, you'll need to negotiate the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel-the longest highway tunnel in North America. When this World War II railroad tunnel was opened to car traffic in 2000, it meant you no longer needed to get on a train to access Prince William Sound. However, the one-lane tunnel must be shared by cars and trains traveling in both directions, and it usually needs to be aired out in between trips.

If you have a cruise departure to make, here are a few important travel tips:

  • Allow a minimum of one hour to drive from Anchorage to Bear Valley, the tunnel terminus


  • Arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the tunnel opening


  • For early morning cruises (e.g. 9:00am), you must use the 7:30-7:45am tunnel opening into Whittier. (For true early birds, there are openings at 5:30 and 6:30am as well.)


  • For early afternoon cruises (e.g. 1-1:30pm), go for the 10:30-10:45 or 11:30-11:45am tunnel openings into Whittier.
The one-way toll for a private vehicle starts at $12.
Check the Department of Transportation website for the latest schedule and fee information.
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