Alaska Railroad - Whittier Depot — Local services in Whittier

This is not a building but a metal framework covered with canvas on the top and facing the road. There are only large concrete blocks to sit on, which are very uncomfortable for anyone, but most particularly for older people or for those unable to stand for more than a few minutes. The closest restrooms are across the highway about 100 yards away. The train only goes to Whittier from May to September, so the canvas is adequate only for days without...

The canvas cover and concrete blocks is accurate. We arrived planning to.visit town then catch terrain in 6 hrs to return to anchorage. There care no tourist facilities in town. Two fish and chip places and the food was good. We were wet and cold and still had a 5 hr wait. The small cafe across from train stop and. Allowed us to wait and warm up. We are 80 yrs old and wish it had been clear as...

Not so much a “depot” as a tent set up along the tracks, but I have no complaints! I can see how this would make things difficult if you arrive for a cruise on a rainy day, but otherwise, the train drops you off in very close proximity to the cruise terminal. You can walk across the street and drop off your luggage before walking into the town of...