Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Alaska, United States
4.5 (573 reviews) Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #1 in Whittier Points of Interest & Landmarks
Set timed schedule
This is the only way to get to Whittier from land (from Girdwood and parts farther like Anchorage. There is a set schedule; you need to plan to be there according to any plans like a boat trip. We entered the 10:30 am south opening and it was right on schedule. Our wait was only about 15 minutes since we knew schedule and planned accordingly. The train goes first, if it is there, then bigger vehicles and cars. It’s a 2 1/2 mile tunnel that you drive 25 mph through and it’s well lit to take a video and photos. Cost is $13 to include both directions. It was pouring rain when we were there so the mountains had tons of large waterfalls. It rained 4” the day before and another 3”;the day we were in Whittier so the river and waterfalls were in full action mode!
Address
Portage Glacier Hwy, Whittier, AK 99693
Mobile
Website
http://www.dot.state.ak.us/creg/whittiertunnel/
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 18:24
User Ratings
4.5 based on (573 reviews)
Reviews
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5Mr. RPV 5:00 PM Aug 12, 2021
Unique experience
Certainly a unique experience. We went through by tour bus, which eliminates the wait when vehicle traffic can go through. The tunnel has lighting and emergency shelters along its length, and is quite narrow, fitting the width of a single train. It is also an engineering marvel. The organized time sharing of travel in each direction, as well as train vs vehicles is quite an orchestration. But don't miss that last opportunity to get out, or you need to stay the night in Whittier.
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5Doug G 5:00 PM Aug 3, 2022
Great fun to drive through
We drove to Whittier and back to go on a glacier viewing cruise. They operate the tunnel very efficiently, and at the times we went we had few cars in front of us. The tunnel is well lit and it's easy to take a photo or two as you go through.
