Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
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Mr. RPV
11 contributions
Aug 2021
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.
Written August 13, 2021
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Ferg42995
Texas404 contributions
Jun 2020
This is kind of cool. And kind of a pain. Be sure and know the schedule before you just show up. This tunnel is a train track that has a single car lane on top of it that goes 2.5 miles through a mountain to get to Whittier. Because of this, there is a certain time each hour that it opens for 15 minutes to allow traffic. Another time each hour it opens for 15 minutes to allow traffic out. And in between, the train might come or go. It is an expensive toll (currently $13 round trip for a car). It is cool to drive through the inside of a mountain along a railroad track. Where else can you do that?!
Written June 30, 2020
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,694 contributions
Jun 2023
This is the first time we have ever driven inside a one-lane tunnel that is shared with trains too!
Coming to Whittier, we had to pay the toll first, directed to a designated lane, lined up around 20 minutes earlier, and there are three dedicated lines for private automobiles, one for buses, others for trucks, and one for overflow.
Coming back, there was a train waiting with us. The train went in first before automobiles did. We drove to the appropriate lane based on the guide that was given to us earlier that day coming to Whittier.
Coming to Whittier, we had to pay the toll first, directed to a designated lane, lined up around 20 minutes earlier, and there are three dedicated lines for private automobiles, one for buses, others for trucks, and one for overflow.
Coming back, there was a train waiting with us. The train went in first before automobiles did. We drove to the appropriate lane based on the guide that was given to us earlier that day coming to Whittier.
Written July 2, 2023
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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 January 16, 2020
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Doug G
Rochester Hills, MI252 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 August 4, 2022
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ItchyFeet
Camarillo, CA11,844 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 August 26, 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 July 25, 2021
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fsdukejr
Des Moines, WA2,588 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 June 3, 2021
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Mike P
Anchorage, AK1,747 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 August 28, 2022
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,862 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 June 25, 2024
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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 October 9, 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 August 23, 2017
David P
Monterey, California
have a 24 motor-home 10 ft height are there any restrictions
Written July 26, 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 July 28, 2015
Can you get your ticket ahead of time for a specified time?
Written June 13, 2015
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