Anchorage is located as far north as Helsinki, Finland, and as far west as Honolulu, Hawaii. At Anchorage, the inlet splits into two long arms. The rugged Chugach Mountains protect the eastern edge of Anchorage.
Anchorage operates a modern bus system called the People Mover.
This service of 23 routes provides access to most visitor attractions and activities. The downtown Transit Center, 6th Ave. Every route but one stops at the center. You can ride the People Mover for free in the heart of downtown. If you board a bus within the free-fare zone and travel outside the area, you'll need to pay full fare as the bus leaves the DASH zone.