Sitka is settled on Baranof Island, located on the outer coast of Alaska's Inside Passage. Like most Southeast Alaska communities, Sitka is accessible only by air and sea. Once in Sitka, visitors can travel by taxi, tour bus, rental car, or bicycle, for those not bringing their car or RV via the ferry. The downtown area is centrally located and most points of interest are within walking distance of one another. Whether you're cruising, ferrying and/or flying to Alaska, be sure your itinerary includes Sitka.
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Travel To/From
Below is information on travelling time to and from Sitka. You can find additional information on airlines, ferry service & air or sea charters on our transportation page.
| Alaska Airlines Direct Flight Timetable |
| to/from Sitka (approx.) |
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| Anchorage |
2 hours, 50 min |
| Seattle |
2 hours, 50 min |
| Juneau |
30 minutes |
| Ketchikan |
45 minutes |
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| Alaska Marine Highway System |
| Approximate Running Time |
|
| Bellingham - Sitka |
2 days, 8 hours |
| Prince Rupert - Sitka |
1 day, 2 hours |
| Ketchikan - Sitka |
19 hours |
| Wrangell - Sitka |
13 hours |
| Petersburg - Sitka |
10 hours |
| Juneau - Sitka |
9 hours |
| Sitka - Haines |
13 hrs. 30 min |
| Sitka - Skagway |
14 hrs. 30 min |
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