Getting to Whitehorse

Whitehorse, Yukon is in a remote yet well traveled location with people coming here from all over the world. Transportation services in and around the city allow visitors easy access to our northern paradise.

• The Whitehorse Airport has regular daily scheduled flights in and out of the city, with charter flights and commercial airlines such as Air Canada, Air North, and First Air.

• Two scenic highways service Whitehorse; the Alaska Highway, and connecting to the Alaska Highway, the Stewart Cassiar Highway, a 724km/450 mile long road which provides a stunning route for visitors traveling to or from the Yukon and Alaska. Take your time and enjoy the amazing scenery on your northern journey.

• For an unforgettable trip by water take the Alaska Marine Ferry, which can accommodate foot passengers, cars, RV's, motorcycles, bicycles, and kayaks. Sleeping cabins are available, and there are regular departures from Bellingham WA, and Prince Rupert BC, to either Haines or Skagway, Alaska. From Haines and Skagway, you can travel by car or bus to Whitehorse, which is just a 45 minute drive away. Make reservations as early as possible as the ferries are heavily booked during summer months.

• If you'd rather leave the driving to someone else, take the bus! Greyhound has regular departures and arrivals from all over.  For the Whitehorse Greyhound depot, call (867) 667-2223.