How did the bus get there in Into the Wild?

How did the bus get there in Into the Wild?

How did the bus from Into the Wild get there? The green and white bus, which is a 1940s original International Harvester, was once used for transportation through the Fairbanks City Transit System. Later on, the Yutan Construction Company purchased the bus, removed its engine, and turned it into a shelter.

How did the bus get into the Alaskan interior?

An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter then hoisted the bus into the air, flying it across the treetops to a gravel pit, where it was loaded onto a trailer and driven to a “safe location,” according to Dan Saddler, a spokesman for the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

Is there public transportation in Fairbanks?

Metropolitan Area Commuter System (MACS) Transit is the Fairbanks North Star Borough’s fixed-route bus system. The system started in 1977, with two routes serving the Fairbanks urban area. The system now operates eight routes and travels approximately 500,000 miles every year.

Is Chris McCandless bus still there?

The infamous bus where Chris McCandless breathed his last is now a part of the Alaska Museum.

How long was Chris dead before he was found?

It is theorized that he died from starvation approximately two weeks before his body was found.

How do you get around Fairbanks Alaska without a car?

The best way to get around Fairbanks is by car or by using MACS Transit, the city’s bus system. Many visitors arrive in Fairbanks by train, although most fly into Fairbanks International Airport (FAI), which sits just 5 miles southwest of downtown and is accessible by MACS Transit’s yellow line.

How much is the bus in Fairbanks?

Fare Schedule (updated 4/17/12)

FARE SCHEDULE
Exact fare only. Drivers will not make change for riders.
Regular Adult Fare	$3.00
Youth (K-12)	$2.00
Medicare/Medicaid Cardholders & Disabled Persons	$2.00