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ANC

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Anchorage, United States

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ANC requires terminal-specific instructions

ANC requires terminal-specific instructions. At the South (Domestic) Terminal, taxis are downstairs across from Door 3 but rideshare is upstairs on Level 2 at Ticketing Doors 1 or 8. At the North (International) Terminal, both center on Door 2. People Mover buses serve the South Terminal only.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

South: Level 2 / Ticketing, Doors 1 or 8. North: ground level, Door 2, inner lane.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteSouth: Level 2 / Ticketing, Doors 1 or 8. North: ground level, Door 2, inner lane.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Lyft

rideshare

Same terminal-specific framework.

AvailabilityAirport-listed provider; follow current app and airport signs.
Pickup NoteSame terminal-specific framework.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Taxi

taxi

Taxi pickup differs by terminal — check South or North

AvailabilityAirport-listed taxi service.
Pickup NoteSouth: Level 1 outside baggage claim, across from Door 3. North: outside, across from Door 2.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

People Mover Route 40

transit

Downtown Anchorage via Spenard Road; ~15 min peak weekdays, ~30 min evenings/weekends.

AvailabilityCheck the current schedule.
Pickup NoteDowntown Anchorage via Spenard Road; ~15 min peak weekdays, ~30 min evenings/weekends.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

People Mover Route 65

transit

Jewel Lake, airport, Spenard, downtown.

AvailabilityCheck the current schedule.
Pickup NoteJewel Lake, airport, Spenard, downtown.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked airport transfer option

AvailabilityPre-booked transfer option; follow the provider's meeting instructions.
Pickup NotePre-booked airport transfer option
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

South/Domestic: rideshare uses Level 2 / Ticketing at Doors 1 or 8; North/International: ground level, Door 2, inner lane.

Taxi

South/Domestic taxi uses Level 1 outside baggage claim across from Door 3; North/International taxi is outside across from Door 2.

Shuttle

North Terminal bus passengers take the free airport shuttle to the South Terminal first; follow signed shuttle areas.

Transit

People Mover Routes 40 and 65 serve the South Terminal only; North passengers use the free airport shuttle first.

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Local Tips

  • South Terminal: go upstairs to Level 2 for rideshare; do not wait at the baggage-claim curb.
  • South Terminal taxis are downstairs across from Door 3.
  • North Terminal rideshare and taxi both center on Door 2 but use different roadway positions — follow signs and the app.
  • People Mover runs from the South Terminal; North Terminal passengers transfer via the free airport shuttle.
  • The rail depot attached to the airport is not open for walk-up public service — see warning below.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Uber at ANC South Terminal?

Level 2 at Ticketing Doors 1 or 8.

Where are taxis at ANC?

South: Level 1 outside baggage claim across from Door 3. North: outside across from Door 2.

Can I take a city bus from the North Terminal?

Not directly — use the free airport shuttle to the South Terminal, then board People Mover.

Can I take a scheduled train from the airport to a cruise port?

Not as a walk-up passenger — the airport's rail depot handles chartered cruise-line transfers only.