Getting to Haines

Getting here is part of the fun! Haines is located on the "tail" of Southeast Alaska, only 45 miles from the US-Canadian border. This beautiful section of earth is defined by mountains rising directly out of the ocean. Many ships have historically sailed these waters, giving rise to the name of the "Inside Passage". At the northern end of the Lynn Canal, the longest and deepest fjord in North America, Haines sits surrounded by snow-capped mountains and hanging glaciers. There is also an abundance of wildlife here, from bald eagles and bears, to whales and orcas. All of this makes getting here an adventure worth having!

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Common routes to Haines:

By air from Seattle - people commonly fly to Juneau through a major airline, and then take a smaller (regional) airline to Haines
By boat from Juneau - Alaska Marine Highway System runs year-round, and Alaska Fjordlines operates over the summer (May-Sept)
By boat from Bellingham, WA - about a 2 hour drive north of Seattle, Bellingham is where the Alaska Marine Highway System departs from
By road - from Anchorage, Whitehorse (Canada), or even the contiguous United States (aka "lower 48"), you can drive to Haines
By cruise ship - many ships stop directly in Haines, or our neighbor community of Skagway. A short 1-hour boat ride away will get you here from Skagway!

Find out more about getting to Haines through any one of the communities listed below. And, of course, if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us! Once in Haines, there are car rentals and taxi services available, as well as bicycle rentals to get around town.

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