Are there roads out of Juneau Alaska?

YES, no roads out of Juneau.

How do people get to Juneau?

Juneau is Alaska’s closest “big” city to the Lower 48, which makes it surprisingly reachable any time of year. In just over a two-hour flight, Alaska Airlines can get you here on one of their daily flights from Seattle or Anchorage, multiple direct flights arrive daily.

How do you get around Juneau without a car?

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1. Enjoy Juneau’s walkability. Partly due to its geography—it’s surrounded by mountains and water—Juneau is a compact city.
2. Take your bike—or buy one there.
3. Call a cab.
4. Rent a car.
5. Take advantage of the tourist infrastructure.
6. Catch the tram.

Is there a road from Anchorage to Juneau?

Just driving through, it was 830 miles and two days drive. In the summer I would want to drive it slowly to enjoy the scenery. Taking the Alaska Marine Highway with an RV will require advance booking and a fair expense. It is best if you do fly to Juneau from Anchorage.

Can you walk around Juneau?

Enjoy Juneau’s walkability. Partly due to its geography—it’s surrounded by mountains and water—Juneau is a compact city. So it’s more walkable than most. Cruise ships dock right downtown, and nearly everything worth visiting is within walking distance from the docks.

Can you live in Juneau without a car?

Juneau is incredibly spread out, so if you’re staying outside downtown, you’ll need a car (or a serious appetite for hiking).

Is Juneau connected to the rest of Alaska by road?

The city is not connected to the rest of Alaska by road. So, any supplies, goods or people can only come to the city via boat or plane. Juneau has a population of just over 31,000 people each year.

Can you take your car to Juneau Alaska?

Juneau has many wonderful sights that you can take your car at least part of the way to see. Here are a few: Juneau is Alaska’s capital city and it should be high on your list of places to visit when you are in Alaska. It is unfortunately inaccessible by road so you will need to take a plane or boat there.

What should I know before moving to Juneau Alaska?

You should know that Juneau (that rhymes!) is cut off from the rest of the universe. What lies between Juneau and the rest of the world is a 1,500 square-mile ice field. Add to that are rugged mountains as well as the ocean. When planning to live in Juneau, know that you have limited transportation options.

How to spend a day away from the crowds in Juneau?

This is a fun way to spend part of your day away from the crowds. Located just over the bridge of Juneau City is Douglas Island. Most of the island is inaccessible with vehicles but one road will take you to the middle of the island where you can ski in the winter and zip line in the summer with Alaska Zipline Adventures.