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Where can I go by ferry from Valdez?
2 ferry destinations from Valdez: Cordova and Whittier.
All Ferries from Valdez
Valdez → Cordova5h – 5h 15m · Alaska Marine Highway SystemThree to four Valdez → Cordova sailings a month in September 2026, October 2026 and March 2027, usually leaving Valdez in the evening🚗 CarsValdez → WhittierAbout 5h 45m · Alaska Marine Highway System13 Whittier → Valdez sailings in September 2026 (departing 2:45pm), three in October and three in March 2027🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Whittier → Valdez direction; sailings run both ways.
Plan your crossing from Valdez
- Valdez → Cordova
Three to four Valdez → Cordova sailings a month in September 2026, October 2026 and March 2027, usually leaving Valdez in the evening
No Prince William Sound sailings are scheduled from November 2026 to February 2027.
Source: Alaska Marine Highway System schedule grids (Sep 2026 – Mar 2027), checked 2026-09-29
- Whittier → Valdez
13 Whittier → Valdez sailings in September 2026 (departing 2:45pm), three in October and three in March 2027
The Prince William Sound grid has no sailings from November 2026 to February 2027.
Source: Alaska Marine Highway System schedule grids (Sep 2026 – Mar 2027), checked 2026-09-29
Getting to the ferry in Valdez
- Valdez terminal is at 520 Ferry Way West, 1 mile from town
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Valdez?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Valdez to Cordova and Whittier. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Valdez?
Yes, car ferries run from Valdez to Cordova, Whittier.
How long is the ferry from Valdez to Cordova?
5h – 5h 15m with Alaska Marine Highway System.
How often is the ferry from Valdez to Cordova?
Three to four Valdez → Cordova sailings a month in September 2026, October 2026 and March 2027, usually leaving Valdez in the evening (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).