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population: 231,538 (2018)

40% of Alaska population is in Anchorage

average temperature: 37 degrees F

annual average snowfall: 74 inches

geographical features include mountains, glaciers, and lakes (Chugach mountains)

Anchorage's square mileage is about the same as the state of Delaware (1,961 square miles)

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moose

Anchorage museum

northern lights

Glacier Discovery Train

mountains; national parks

dog sledding

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There are no bus or train routes to Anchorage from Boston.

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In an ideal world where money isn't an issue, I'd choose to drive. I generally prefer road trips to flying, even if it takes longer. Besides, I could make stops along the way to other cities and make it fun! However, because money is something I'd have to worry about, a plane trip would make more sense.

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Taking a one-way flight to Anchorage costs, at minimum, $276. The gas price for a road trip costs roughly $546.73. Therefore, an airplane trip costs less than driving.

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I couldn't find any direct flights on Google Flights.

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Assuming the lowest-priced flight is the way to go, I would take a 1h 18m flight from Boston, MA to Newark, NJ. Then, after a 3h 27m layover, I would take a 7h 50m flight from Newark to Anchorage, AK.

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Lowest price one-way is $276 with United Airlines, but that doesn't allow for overhead bags. If bags are needed, then the lowest price would be $306 with United.

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family lives there

beautiful nature

shopping is tax-free

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Start: Waltham, MA
End: Anchorage, AK

Anchorage is roughly 4,556 miles northwest of Waltham---very far away!

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roughly $546.73 (182.2 gallons)

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75 hours without traffic (roughly 3 days)

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Take I-90 West for 411 miles and then take I-94 for most of the rest of the way.