Valdez, Alaska is a small town located in the Gulf of Alaska with a population of around 4,400 people. While this city doesn’t have too much in terms of public transportation, there are still many ways to get around the city and its surrounding areas. The most popular way to get around Valdez is by car or taxi. Taxicab services are available throughout the city and have become increasingly popular over the past few years due to their convenience and affordability. Another option is to take the local bus provided by the Valdez Transit Company. This bus offers daily service two times a day from 6:00am-3:30pm on weekdays and 9:00am-5:30pm on weekends. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are several rental car companies located near the airport as well as downtown Valdez. Additionally, there are multiple charter boat companies offering guided tours of nearby areas such as Prince William Sound, Columbia Glacier and Glacier Bay National Monument Park. These boat tours provide visitors with an excellent way to explore some of Alaska’s most stunning scenery while getting around in Valdez at the same time.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Valdez takes 0.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Valdez get to work:
- 75.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit