Alaska Railroad Reservations

The Alaska Railroad The Denali Star runs daily between Anchorage and Fairbanks during the summer months. The route travels north of Anchorage along the Knik Arm and through the towns of Wasilla and Talkeetna.

Heading north from Talkeetna you will pass over Hurricane Gulch and Broad Pass before arriving at the railroad station at Denali National Park. The bridge at Hurricane spans 918 feet, some 296 feet over the Chulitna River.

Your trip from Denali Park to Fairbanks will take you through Healy and Nenana and several other small communities. The entire railroad trip runs over 350 miles and takes 12 hours. Nearly everyone breaks the train trip up with an overnight in Denali National Park or Talkeetna. Your railroad journey will provide you with a number of great views of Mt. McKinley, and an excellent chance to see wildlife such as moose, bald eagles, and bear.

Denali Star (May 15 to September 15, 2008)
Northbound Schedule	Southbound Schedule
8:15am - Depart Anchorage	8:15am - Depart Fairbanks
11:05am - Arrive Talkeetna	12:15pm - Arrive Denali Park
3:45pm - Arrive Denali Park	4:40pm - Arrive Talkeetna
8:00pm - Arrive Fairbanks	8:00pm - Arrive Anchorage

The Coastal Classic runs daily between Anchorage and Seward during the summer. The route travels south of Anchorage along the spectacular Turnagain Arm then rises through the Kenai Peninsula's scenic Turnagain and Moose Passes before arriving in the quaint seaside town of Seward.

The train travels roughly 130 miles in each direction and takes about four hours one-way. On your trip you will have an excellent chance to see glaciers and wildlife such as moose, Dall Sheep, and beluga whales.

Many people overnight in Seward to enjoy a cruise of Kenai Fjords National Park, and walk up to Exit Glacier.

Coastal Classic (May 10 to September 15, 2008)
Southbound Schedule	Northbound Schedule
6:45am - Depart Anchorage	6:00pm - Depart Seward
11:05am - Arrive Seward	10:15pm - Arrive Anchorage

2008 Adult Fares

Below are the adult fares for the 2008 summer season. Click on the icon at the right to check availability for a given date range.

Rates shown are for standard Alaska Railroad service. On the Denali Star you can also choose the Alaska Railroad GoldStar dome service for an additional $85 most runs ($110 between Anchorage and Fairbanks). Peak season runs from June 1st through September 3rd, 2008. Children under 12 travel at 50% off adult price listed. Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.

See the Park Connection motorcoach for straight through service between Denali Park and Seward and other options including train/bus packages.

Peak Season	Fairbanks	Denali	Talkeetna	Anchorage	Seward	Whittier
Fairbanks		$59	$115	$194
Denali	$59		$79	$135
Talkeetna	$115	$79		$82
Anchorage	$194	$135	$82		$69	$60
Seward				$69

Value Season	Fairbanks	Denali	Talkeetna	Anchorage	Seward	Whittier
Fairbanks		$47	$93	$155
Denali	$47		$65	$108
Talkeetna	$93	$65		$65
Anchorage	$155	$108	$65		$69	$60
Seward				$69

In addition, for passengers departing Whittier by cruise ship we also offer Alaska Railroad service from Anchorage to Whittier. This trip has a convenient 10:00am departure time and will drop you off right at the cruise ship terminal in Whittier.

Alaska Railroad Availability

We keep in close contact with the railroad and update this site daily with current availability. Click on a link below to see availability for a particular run.

FROM Anchorage TO Talkeetna, Denali Park, Fairbanks, Seward
FROM Talkeetna TO Anchorage, Denali Park, Fairbanks
FROM Denali Park TO Fairbanks, Talkeetna, Anchorage
FROM Fairbanks TO Denali Park, Talkeetna, Anchorage
FROM Seward TO Anchorage