Billie's Backpackers Hostel - Getting Around


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GETTING AROUND FAIRBANKS


Consider riding one of the 8 bus routes that make up the

MACS Transit System


as an inexpensive way to get around and explore the Fairbanks area...

 

The Red or Blue  bus routes
stop 1 block from the hostel.
(WESTWOOD WAY is the stop)
(Bus times to/from Billie's are in the PDF below)
Document
MACS Transit (City Bus) -- Times to/from Billies
Get Directions To:
2895 Mack Blvd
Fairbanks alaska 99709
USA

Float Planes at East Ramp Fairbanks Airport

GETTING TO THE HOSTEL

ARRIVING BY RAIL

The Alaska Railroad

Alaska Railroad Depot 

1745 Johansen Expy., Fairbanks, AK 99701
(2.3 miles from hostel)

The best way to get to/from the Rail Station is by city bus or taxi, Uber or Lyft.  
.
Bus When you arrive at the depot, ask at the information booth for the current bus
schedule going toward the University - or - click on link for Fairbanks City Bus (MACS) on this page (to the left).   

Taxi Outside the depot you will see several taxi's at your service. $14 approx.

 

Walk A 2.3 mile walk (about 50 minutes).
Follow the only drive out of the depot, cross the
   Expressway, and walk north along Danby
   Road until you get to to College Road.
Make a left on College.
Walk to "WESTWOOD WAY" (about 1.4 miles) Make a left.
We are the first house on the left.

 DIRECTIONS FROM FAIRBANKS INT'L AIRPORT

Fairbanks International Airport 

6450 Airport Way Fairbanks, Alaska 99709

(4.5 miles from the hostel)

*Service, Schedules and Rates change constantly... this is just a general guide

Taxi / Uber / Lyft 

 The hostel is located about 10 minutes (by car) from the Airport.  Step outside the

 terminal and you will see taxi's at your service. $18 approx.


City Bus   
Use the YELLOW line and transfer at the Univ. of Alaska Museum to the RED LINE 
Ask the Bus Driver to let you off at WESTWOOD WAY.

We are the first house on the  left.. 
  
Walk:
A 4.5 mile walk  (about 1 hr 20 min).  
From the terminal, take Airport Rd. to University Ave.  
Walk LEFT onto University Ave.  Walk to College road. Walk RIGHT onto College Rd.
Continue to Westwood Way.  Make a RIGHT. We are the first house on the left. 

Van/Bus SHUTTLE SERVICES - 


Interior Alaska Bus Line      
Travel between Delta Jct, Tok, Glennallen, Palmer, and Anchorage and Northway (very close to the Canada/Alaska Border)

1st Alaska Outdoor         
Travel to Denali Park and year round local tours including: Arctic Circle, Chena Hot Springs, City Tours, Dog Sledding

Alaska/Yukon Trails         
Travel to Denali Park and year round local tours including: Arctic Circle, Chena Hot Springs, City Tours, Dog Sledding

                  Ask your driver for Pick Up / Drop Off at our door. 

Contact Us:

Billies Backpackers Hostel

2895 Mack Blvd.

Fairbanks, AK 99709

907-479-2034

info@alaskahostel.com