United States
Where can I go by ferry from Whittier?
2 ferry destinations from Whittier: Cordova and Valdez.
All Ferries from Whittier
Whittier → Cordova6h 45m – 7h · Alaska Marine Highway System15 Whittier → Cordova sailings in September 2026 and 18 in March 2027🚗 CarsWhittier → ValdezAbout 5h 45m · Alaska Marine Highway System13 Whittier → Valdez sailings in September 2026 (departing 2:45pm), three in October and three in March 2027🚗 Cars
Plan your crossing from Whittier
- Whittier → Cordova
15 Whittier → Cordova sailings in September 2026 and 18 in March 2027; six in October 2026
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
- 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 Whittier
- Cordova terminal is at 201 Orca Inlet Road, 1 mile from town
- Whittier connects to the Seward Highway through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest combined rail-and-road tunnel in North America
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Whittier?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Whittier to Cordova and Valdez. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Whittier?
Yes, car ferries run from Whittier to Cordova, Valdez.
How long is the ferry from Whittier to Cordova?
6h 45m – 7h with Alaska Marine Highway System.
How often is the ferry from Whittier to Cordova?
15 Whittier → Cordova sailings in September 2026 and 18 in March 2027 (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).
How long is the ferry from Whittier to Valdez?
About 5h 45m with Alaska Marine Highway System.
How often is the ferry from Whittier to Valdez?
13 Whittier → Valdez sailings in September 2026 (departing 2:45pm), three in October and three in March 2027 (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-29).