Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve - Directions (U.S. National Park Service)

Glacier Bay is located west of Juneau, Alaska.

It is a short flight from Juneau to Glacier Bay National Park.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve lies west of Juneau, AK and can only be reached by plane or boat. The only road merely connects the small town of Gustavus and its airfield to park headquarters at Bartlett Cove (10 miles). There is no link to the Alaska highway system.

Alaska Airlines provides daily jet service from Juneau to Gustavus (about 30 minutes) in the summer season. Year-round scheduled air service to Gustavus is also provided by a variety of small air taxis and charters.

Many visitors arrive in Glacier Bay as passengers on board cruise ships, tour boats, charter boats, and their own private vessels.

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. 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 list of air taxi services see our Area Visitor Services Directory.

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.