Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
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Stacy K
Chicago, IL135 contributions
Jul 2019
This is the only way in and out of Whittier. It is only open to one direction of travel at a time. This includes trains who get priority. Make sure you know the times that it will be open and queue up so that you don't get stuck on the wrong side. There is a toll required.
Written 16 January 2020
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Doug G
Rochester Hills, MI253 contributions
Jul 2022
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.
Written 4 August 2022
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA11,084 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
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!
Written 26 August 2022
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Derekanddoc
Odessa, TX172 contributions
Jul 2021
I was being told about the tunnel but you have to see it, feel it and go through it to understand. 2.5 miles of tunnel that trains use as well, but they must wait their turn also! Nice cool entrance to the Whittier Harbor! Excellent. Not too much for cars, more expensive for bringing in a boat and hang onto your wallet if you're bringing in a motor home. $$$$$$$
Written 25 July 2021
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fsdukejr
Des Moines, WA2,533 contributions
Jun 2021
2+ miles of railroad tunnel through hard rock. Waiting area at either end queues up the vehicles, like waiting for a ferry. When it is your turn, the tunnel is one way in your direction. After the time has elapsed, the line cuts off and the tunnel reverses.
Written 3 June 2021
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Mike P
Anchorage, AK1,689 contributions
Aug 2022 • Business
If you drive to Whittier, this is the only access to and from the community. I it is 2 1/2 miles , one way traffic tunnel. Traffic out of Whittier is on the hour and traffic into Whittier is on the half hour. Pay attention to the last tunnel in each direction otherwise you may be stranded in or out of Whittier.
Written 28 August 2022
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This was one of the must do's when we looked at things to do while day tripping out of Anchorage with the hire car.
We love watching the Alaskan Railroad show and have wanted to drive through this tunnel and see a train go through as well.
We drove up right on the end of the half hour to go through from the Portage side. We paid the small fee of $13 US and headed straight through.
Its 2.5 miles long and you have to follow the speed limit.
As you enter, you head into the tunnel running under the Maynard Mountain. It took about 8 minutes at the speed limit to go through.
There is an order to go through if you have to line up. Trains go first and they have to clear the tunnel before any other vehicles can go.
The tunnel is dead straight and has break down and emergency stopping bays located at strategic points inside the tunnel. There is speed signs inside the tunnel tracking your speed.
It was just cool to see this in real life and experience driving though.
When we exited out of the Whittier side, there was a train waiting to go through, so we waited and watched it go through the tunnel.
It was a good experience and well worth doing.
We love watching the Alaskan Railroad show and have wanted to drive through this tunnel and see a train go through as well.
We drove up right on the end of the half hour to go through from the Portage side. We paid the small fee of $13 US and headed straight through.
Its 2.5 miles long and you have to follow the speed limit.
As you enter, you head into the tunnel running under the Maynard Mountain. It took about 8 minutes at the speed limit to go through.
There is an order to go through if you have to line up. Trains go first and they have to clear the tunnel before any other vehicles can go.
The tunnel is dead straight and has break down and emergency stopping bays located at strategic points inside the tunnel. There is speed signs inside the tunnel tracking your speed.
It was just cool to see this in real life and experience driving though.
When we exited out of the Whittier side, there was a train waiting to go through, so we waited and watched it go through the tunnel.
It was a good experience and well worth doing.
Written 25 June 2024
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TJLandof10000lakes
Minneapolis MN245 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Fun to say I drove through the longest tunnel in the US!
It was an interesting experience. I wasn’t sure what a 2.5 mile, 6 minute drive through a tunnel with a railroad track running through it would feel like. It went pretty fast and no issues. It was fun to see a train go through it, too.
I got there 20 minutes before the scheduled tunnel transit time, this worked well for early June when Alaska is not that crowded.
It was an interesting experience. I wasn’t sure what a 2.5 mile, 6 minute drive through a tunnel with a railroad track running through it would feel like. It went pretty fast and no issues. It was fun to see a train go through it, too.
I got there 20 minutes before the scheduled tunnel transit time, this worked well for early June when Alaska is not that crowded.
Written 5 June 2021
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Tony K
Moreno Valley, CA935 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Well if you don’t arrive by boat to Whittier and need to go there you’ll no be driving through the tunnel. They have all kinds of different rates for all vehicles. Big staging area at each end and they tell which lane be in for different types of vehicles. It’s not scary or dangerous as speed limit is 25 mph.
Written 16 June 2022
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Jill
New Jersey764 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We decided to do this since it was such a unique tunnel experience. Not sure I would recommend it to others though. You wait in line, as the tunnel only opens once an hour for each direction. It's a shared tunnel with the rail, so there are also train tracks in this narrow one-lane tunnel. The issue is, once you get to Whittier, there's really nothing to do unless you're getting on a cruise. Read up about Whittier to understand the very interesting way of life in this town.
Written 7 September 2023
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My ferri arrives in whitter Apr 5th at 05:15am. I drive off tha ferry and need to get to ankrage, is there a fair/fee to drive my truck through tunnel? If so how much? How far of a drive from ferry docking to tunnel? What is the approx waite time from leaving ferry till able to drive throu tunnel? Approx distance & time to get through tunnel?
Written 9 October 2015
The tunnel opens at 6:00 a.m. leaving Whittier and every hour after that. They only allow so many through the tunnel to make sure it is clear for traffic coming into Whittier on every half hour. The toll to drive through the tunnel depends on how many axles you truck has. If it is a pick up truck it should be $13. The tunnel itself is only 2.5 miles long, about 10 minutes. It is the line to get into the tunnel that takes the most time. So if you are in a time crunch I would immediately leave the ferry and get in line. I cannot image the ferry dock is far. Whittier is a very very small community. I know you can see the tunnel from where the cruise ships dock and the Whittier Hotel.
Written 23 August 2017
David P
Monterey, California
have a 24 motor-home 10 ft height are there any restrictions
Written 26 July 2015
I just traveled through there and your motor home will have no problem. The train travels through this tunnel in between vehicles so there is plenty of room.
Written 28 July 2015
Can you get your ticket ahead of time for a specified time?
Written 13 June 2015
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