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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Denali One Way

64 Reviews 4.45 out of 5 stars Based on 64 reviews collected by Cool Alaska and TripAdvisor | Anchorage, USA

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Overview

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
  • One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Denali
  • Lodging in Denali
  • Tours and activities in Denali
  • Return transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

West 1st Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Parks Highway
Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA

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Start Time • Daily 8:20 AM

What To Expect

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 Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Optional dining and snack bar.Comfortable reserved seating.One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Denali.Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout journey. The following is 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. Read more Apr 2025

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Optional dining and snack bar
  • Comfortable reserved seating
  • One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Denali
  • Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout journey
  • Lodging in Denali
  • Tours and activities in Denali
  • Return transportation
  • These options can be booked independently or through Alaska Railroad directly after booking.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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