How long is the train ride from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
12-hour
Every summer morning, the northbound Denali Star Train departs Anchorage for the 356-mile, 12-hour journey to Fairbanks, with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali National Park; while in Fairbanks, the southbound Denali Star embarks on the reverse.
Can you take a train from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
The railroad’s prized Denali Star train runs the scenic 350-mile route from Anchorage to Fairbanks once daily. After passengers board and settle into comfortable seats in either Adventure Class or GoldStar Dome cars, the train promptly departs the historic Anchorage Depot.
How much does it cost to take the train from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
Fares
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) | GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Talkeetna | $90/45 | $212/119 (B) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Denali | $144/72 | $287/167 (B) (L) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Fairbanks | $205/103 | $405/242 (B) (L) (D) |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $90/45 | $226/133 (D) |
Can you see Denali from train?
Just before the train reaches the charming town of Talkeetna, you’ll have your first great vantage point for viewing Denali, North America’s tallest peak. After the train passes through Talkeetna, keep an eye out for for black bears, brown bears, moose and other wildlife along the banks of the Susitna River.
Can coach passengers eat in the dining car on Amtrak?
Eating On Amtrak Long-Distance Trains Currently, dining cars are not open to coach passengers, but they could be available to business class passengers to ask onboard staff to verify.
How much is a train ride from Anchorage to Denali?
Fares
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) | GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Denali | $144/72 | $287/167 (B) (L) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Fairbanks | $205/103 | $405/242 (B) (L) (D) |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $90/45 | $226/133 (D) |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $90/45 | $226/133 (D) |
Does the Alaska Railroad have dome cars?
Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome Service In 2005 the Alaska Railroad added a total of six luxury full dome railcars to their fleet. They are the newest dome cars on the train, manufactured by the same company that built the private dome cars used in Alaska by the major cruise lines.
What type of dome service is available at Alaska Airlines?
Adventure Class and GoldStar dome service available. Sit back and enjoy true luxury on the Wilderness Express private dome rail cars. Daily summer service to Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park and Fairbanks.
How long is the Alaskan railroad?
The Alaska Railroad stretches 470 miles from Seward in the south to Fairbanks in the north. The train operates two main daily routes in the summer: a southern route between Seward and Anchorage and a northern route between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks.
What are dome cars on the train?
They are the newest dome cars on the train, manufactured by the same company that built the private dome cars used in Alaska by the major cruise lines. On the Denali Star and Coastal Classic routes passengers who upgrade from the standard Alaska Railroad Adventure Class service to GoldStar service will ride in these spectacular two-level dome cars.