The Shuttle starts at one of the 3 Docks in Skagway, the Railroad, Broadway and Ore Docks. The most are well over 1 mile from 7th Ave (the north end of downtown). A lot of folks take the Shuttle from the ship to the beginning (South end) of town and back. I would suggest riding all the way through downtown and then jump on the buses to the other docks. You get to see all the shore line in Skagway and if you are a hiker check out the trails available. You can be picked up and dropped off at both of the trails on our routes.