Route 65 stops at the South Terminal about every 30 minutes
People Mover Route 65 is the Anchorage city bus line serving Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, with a stop outside the South Terminal on the departures level. Service typically runs every 30 minutes on weekdays, with reduced frequency in the evenings and on weekends, so check the current schedule before you land or leave town.
The route links the airport to Downtown Transit Center at 6th Avenue and G Street, plus several stops in between, so you can connect to other People Mover lines there. From the airport to downtown, the ride takes roughly 25–35 minutes depending on time of day and traffic on International Airport Road and Minnesota Drive.
Fares for Route 65 match standard People Mover pricing, with a regular adult cash fare of around $2 per ride and day passes available for a small upcharge when purchased onboard. Kids, seniors, and riders with qualifying IDs may have reduced fares, but you need exact change if you pay cash, since drivers do not make change.
The bus stop for Route 65 at ANC sits outside the South Terminal ticketing area, and signs list “People Mover” along with the route number. If you arrive at the North Terminal, you need a short walk or shuttle ride over to the South Terminal to reach the Route 65 stop, so pad an extra 10 minutes into your timing.
Boarding is front-door only, and you pay the driver as you get on; standard People Mover transfer rules apply if you plan to switch to another line downtown. Buses have overhead rails and basic seating, and you keep luggage with you rather than in a dedicated baggage bay, so a full-size checked bag can feel tight at rush hour.
Step-by-step from the South Terminal:
- 1. From baggage claim on Level 1 of the South Terminal, follow signs for “Public Transit / People Mover” toward the curbside area.
- 2. Exit the terminal and walk to the marked People Mover stop on the departures-level curb; look for a sign listing Route 65.
- 3. Check the posted schedule or a People Mover app/site for the next Route 65 bus, and have your $2 cash fare or pass ready.
- 4. When the Route 65 bus arrives, board through the front door, pay the driver, and grab a seat where you can manage your bags.
- 5. Stay on until the Downtown Transit Center at 6th & G stop if you need central Anchorage, or exit earlier if your stop comes first.
Build the buffer: aim for a bus that gets you to ANC at least 90 minutes before a domestic departure, since Route 65 frequency and traffic can stretch your trip.