Sitka, Alaska is a small city located on the western side of Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska. Its location makes it an ideal gateway to explore the surrounding wildness and attractions like Misty Fjords National Monument and Sitka National Historical Park. While Sitka has no public transportation available, there are many other ways for visitors and residents to get around town. The most popular options are private car or taxi services, bicycle rentals, water taxis and ferries. Among these services, water taxis are one way people can travel from one area to another on the waterfront due to the abundance of waterways in Sitka. Additionally, bicycles and electric scooters can be rented for exploring different parts of town. For long distance travel, there are also air charters available from Sitka Airport that provide access to larger cities in Alaska as well as other areas of Southeast Alaska. Whatever your mode of transportation may be, you will find getting around Sitka an enjoyable experience with plenty of sights to see!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sitka takes 10.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sitka get to work:
- 60.9% drive their own car alone
- 12.4% carpool with others
- 4.2% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit