Don't they say "getting there" is half the fun? Planning your travel to Juneau and the surrounding area - is a lot easier than you might think.

By Air

Daily jet service offers the quickest, easiest access to Juneau. Alaska Airlines is the only jet service provider to Juneau and offers daily connections north from Seattle and south from Anchorage. Jet service is also available from Juneau to other southeast communities, including Gustavus, Sitka, Wrangell, Petersburg, and Ketchikan. For flight rates and reservations, visit www.alaskaair.com or call 800-252-7522.

A variety of small commuter air carriers offer scheduled service and charters to surrounding communities and villages like Gustavus (gateway to Glacier Bay), Haines, Skagway, Pelican, Elfin Cove, Hoonah, and Angoon.

By Sea

Technically, you can't drive to Juneau - but you can put your car on a ferry. The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is our floating roadway that serves as Southeast Alaska's main marine transportation system. You can depart north through Bellingham, Washington or Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The AMHS connects smaller communities to one another and to regional centers of commerce and government. To learn more, visit www.ferryalaska.com or call 800-642-0066.

Getting Around Town

Juneau's main highway extends about 45 miles along the mountainous coastline. The public bus system, Capital Transit, is a popular mode of transportation for locals and visitors. Bus tour operators, taxis, and limo service are also affordable options for easy transport to Mendenhall Glacier and other local attractions.

By the way, Juneau's cabs all charge the same rates due to city ordinances, so no worries there.