Juneau and smaller communities in Southeast Alaska are served by air charter companies as well. There are seven ferries in the Alaska Marine Highway System which provide services for passengers and vehicles from Prince Rupert, British Columbia and Bellingham, Washington to southeastern Alaska cities. During the summer months cruise ships arrive almost daily. Barge service is available year-round between Seattle and Juneau. Shows how to plan a driving trip to the north and offers lots of reason why.
City buses operate daily.
A number of sightseeing companies provide tours during the summer season. Car rental are available, and there are taxi cab services. The cab companies also provide guided tour services. Government employees are the predominant work force in Juneau with approximately 4,200 people employed by the State and 1,100 working for the city and borough of Juneau, The Federal government is also a large employer with U.S. Forest, Fish and Wildlife, Marine Fisheries, Geology, Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Mines and the Coast Guard providing significant employment in the area. Tourism is a major factor in the economy with 586,000 cruise ship passengers and 170,000 independent travelers a year visiting the city.