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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Denali One Way

Anchorage, USA
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May 21, 2025
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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Denali One Way
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What You Will Do

How to get to Denali National Park? There’s no finer way to arrive than aboard Alaska Railroad’s flagship train, the Denali Star. Passengers especially appreciate the panoramic views, as on a clear day the route offers incredible views of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. We recommend that passengers made advance reservations for accommodations at the Park, as it is not possible to get to and from Denali from Anchorage by rail in the same day. A return rail journey from Denali to Anchorage may be booked separately for a subsequent day. 

What's Included?

  • Optional dining and snack bar
  • Comfortable reserved seating
  • Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout journey
  • One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Denali

What's Not Included?

  • Lodging in Denali
  • Tours and activities in Denali
  • Return transportation
  • These options can be booked independently or through Alaska Railroad directly after booking.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Check-in one hour prior to the scheduled departure time to receive boarding passes. Check baggage at the outside Baggage tent before proceeding into the Depot.

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Alaska Railroad Depot

8 hours

The route spans two of Alaska’s five geographic regions – Southcentral and Interior Alaska. On a clear day, passengers enjoy sights of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. Traveling between Anchorage and Talkeetna, the train crosses the Knik River with the Chugach Mountains as a backdrop. Just south of Talkeetna, watch for views of Denali rising high above the Susitna River. North of Talkeetna, the tracks veer away from the road system and into the backcountry Hurricane area; this region offers views of the snaking Indian River, the occasional remote cabin and the expansive sight of Hurricane Gulch from the top of a 296-foot bridge. Just south of Denali National Park, Broad Pass offers majestic views of the Alaska Range in all directions; north of the park, the train winds along Healy Canyon, following the curves of the Nenana River below. • Depart Anchorage at 8:20 am • Arrive Denali 3:40 pm • Explore Denali National Park on your own, accommodations booked separately and at own expense • (Option for accommodations or next day return trip by rail back to Anchorage or on to Fairbanks - to be scheduled directly with Alaska Railroad after booking) Snack bar and optional dining available for purchase.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Alaska Railroad Corporation
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infants (0-1) may be added to a reservation as lap children (not requiring a paid, reserved seat) but they must be registered in the booking. To register an infant as a lap child, please indicate so in the “Special Requests” option in the final checkout and include the infant’s name, age and gender.

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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