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Alaska Marine Highway System
- Location & Contact Information
- Address: AK USA
- Telephone Number: +1-907-465-3941
- Official Website: [1]
- Overview
Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is a ferry service operated by the government of the US state of Alaska.The Alaska Marine Highway System operates along the southcentral coast of the state, the eastern Aleutian islands and the Inside Passage of Alaska and British Columbia, Canada. Ferries serve communities in Southeastern Alaska that have no road access, and the vessels can transport people, freight, and vehicles. AMHSs 3500 mi|km of routes go as far south as Bellingham , Washington in the contiguous United States and as far west as Unalaska/Dutch Harbor , with a total of 32 terminals throughout Alaska, British Columbia, and Washington. It is part of the National Highway System and receives federal highway funding. It is also a form of transportation of vehicles between the state and the contiguous United States without going through Canada.The Alaska Marine Highway System is a rare example (in the USA) of a shipping line offering regularly scheduled service for the primary purpose of transportation rather than of leisure or entertainment. Voyages can last many days, but, in contrast to the luxury of a typical cruise line, cabins cost extra, and most food is served cafeteria-style .450px|Map showing the Alaska Marine Highway System [1]
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