The Alaska Railroad operates year-round, regularly scheduled passenger service connecting Southcentral and Interior Alaska.
Fares are one-way unless noted otherwise. A key for the fare tables can be found at the bottom of this page.
Anchorage → Girdwood → Seward
When the train runs: May 16 - September 14, 2025
2025 REGULAR SEASON PRICING (June 1 - September 3, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Girdwood | $100/50 | $213/118 (B) |
| Anchorage to Girdwood RT | $168/84 | $362/201 (B) |
| Anchorage to Seward | $129/65 | $266/156 (B) |
| Anchorage to Seward RT | $219/110 | $452/266 (B) (D) |
| Girdwood to Seward | $129/65 | $266/156 (B) |
| Girdwood to Seward RT | $219/110 | $452/266 (B) (D) |
| Girdwood to Anchorage | $100/50 | $213/118 |
| Girdwood to Anchorage RT | $168/84 | $362/201 (B) |
| Seward to Girdwood | $129/65 | $266/156 (D) |
| Seward to Girdwood RT | $219/110 | $452/266 (B) (D) |
| Seward to Anchorage | $129/65 | $266/156 (D) |
| Seward to Anchorage RT | $219/110 | $452/266 (B) (D) |
2025 VALUE SEASON PRICING (May 16 - 31 & September 4 - 14, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Girdwood | $97/49 | $204/103 (B) |
| Anchorage to Girdwood RT | $165/83 | $346/176 (B) |
| Anchorage to Seward | $111/55 | $229/135 (B) |
| Anchorage to Seward RT | $188/94 | $391/232 (B) (D) |
| Girdwood to Seward | $111/55 | $229/135 (B) |
| Girdwood to Seward RT | $188/94 | $391/232 (B) (D) |
| Girdwood to Anchorage | $97/49 | $204/103 |
| Girdwood to Anchorage RT | $165/83 | $346/176 (B) |
| Seward to Girdwood | $111/56 | $229/135 (D) |
| Seward to Girdwood RT | $188/94 | $391/232 (B) (D) |
| Seward to Anchorage | $111/56 | $229/135 (D) |
| Seward to Anchorage RT | $188/94 | $391/232 (B) (D) |
Anchorage → Wasilla → Talkeetna → Denali → Fairbanks
When the train runs: May 14 – September 18, 2025 (northbound only May 14; southbound only September 18)
2025 REGULAR SEASON PRICING (June 1 – September 3, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | Goldstar Service Adult/Child (2-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Wasilla | $77/39 | $237/136 (B) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Talkeetna | $123/62 | $275/145 (B) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Denali | $199/100 | $378/210 (B) (L) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Fairbanks | $285/143 | $532/303 (B) (L) (D) |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $123/62 | $286/160 (D) |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $123/62 | $286/160 (D) |
| Talkeetna to Denali | $115/58 | $270/142 (L) |
| Talkeetna to Fairbanks | $169/85 | $357/208 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Anchorage | $199/100 | $390/225 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Wasilla | $199/100 | $90/225 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Talkeetna | $115/58 | $270/142 (L) |
| Denali to Fairbanks | $91/46 | $211/124 (D) |
| Fairbanks to Anchorage | $285/143 | $532/303 (B) (L) (D) |
| Fairbanks to Wasilla | $285/143 | $532/303 (B) (L) (D) |
| Fairbanks to Talkeetna | $169/85 | $347/193 (B) (L) |
| Fairbanks to Denali | $91/46 | $199/124 (B) |
2025 VALUE SEASON PRICING (May 14 - 31 & September 4 – 18, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) | GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Wasilla | $60/30 | $209/123 (B) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Talkeetna | $98/49 | $233/131 (B) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Denali | $156/78 | $315/183 (B) (L) |
| Anchorage/Wasilla to Fairbanks | $221/111 | $445/266 (B) (L) (D) |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $98/49 | $248/146 (D) |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $98/49 | $248/146 (D) |
| Talkeetna to Denali | $98/49 | $234/134 (L) |
| Talkeetna to Fairbanks | $134/67 | $307/184 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Anchorage | $156/78 | $330/197 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Wasilla | $156/78 | $330/197 (L) (D) |
| Denali to Talkeetna | $98/49 | $234/134 (L) |
| Denali to Fairbanks | $69/35 | $181/111 (D) |
| Fairbanks to Anchorage | $221/111 | $445/266 (B) (L) (D) |
| Fairbanks to Wasilla | $221/111 | $445/266 (B) (L) (D) |
| Fairbanks to Talkeetna | $134/67 | $290/170 (B) (L) |
| Fairbanks to Denali | $69/35 | $168/99 (B) |
Anchorage → Girdwood → Whittier → Portage → Spencer → Grandview
When the train runs:
Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier round-trip: May 12, 17, 18 & 21, 2025
Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier & Spencer Whistle Stop round-trip: May 24 - May 30, 2025
Full route: June 1 – September 15, 2025
Adventure Class service only.
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) |
|---|---|
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Girdwood | $80/40 |
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Girdwood RT | $127/64 |
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier | $111/56 |
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Whittier RT | $133/67 |
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Spencer Glacier WS/RT/M | $149/75 |
| Anchorage/Girdwood to Grandview RT/M | $167/84 |
| Portage to Spencer Glacier WS/RT | $91/46 |
| Portage to Grandview RT | $109/55 |
| Whittier to Anchorage/Girdwood | $111/52 |
| Whittier to Portage | $34/17 |
| Whittier to Spencer Glacier WS/RT | $91/46 |
| Whittier to Grandview RT | $109/55 |
Talkeetna → Hurricane (flagstop service)
When the train runs: Thursday-Monday, May 15 - September 14, 2025
Adventure Class service only.
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) |
|---|---|
| Talkeetna to Hurricane RT | $121/62 |
| Talkeetna to Chase | $31/15 |
| Talkeetna to Curry | $36/17 |
| Talkeetna to Deadhorse | $36/17 |
| Talkeetna to Sherman | $36/17 |
| Talkeetna to Gold Creek | $41/20 |
| Talkeetna to Canyon | $41/20 |
| Talkeetna to Twin Bridges | $41/20 |
| Talkeetna to Chulitna | $41/20 |
| Talkeetna to Hurricane | $64/31 |
No dining service available on the Hurricane Turn Train. It’s recommended that you bring food along with you.
Commuter coupon books are available for $121; each book contains 10 coupons. One coupon is valid for up to 20 miles of travel. Alaska Railroad coupon books are valid for discounted adult fares only and can be used for flagstop service between Talkeetna and Hurricane. Adult coupons may be used for child, military, or senior fares, or a separate child, military or senior ticket may be purchased instead.
Anchorage → Wasilla → Talkeetna → Hurricane (flagstop service)
When the train runs: first Thursday of the month, October 3, 2024 - February 2025 & April - May 1, 2025 (no service March 6, 2025; see additional March mid-week Aurora Winter Train departures)
Round-trip fares are double, unless otherwise noted (RT). Adventure Class service only.
**This is a flagstop train. Due to the nature of flagstop service, which allows passengers to get on and off the train anywhere along the route, times may vary.
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | Adventure Class Senior (65+) & Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Wasilla | $75/38 | $38 |
| Anchorage to Talkeetna | $88/44 | $44 |
| Anchorage to Hurricane | $101/51 | $51 |
| Anchorage to Hurricane RT | $145/73 | $73 |
| Wasilla to Anchorage | $75/38 | $38 |
| Wasilla to Talkeetna | $88/44 | $44 |
| Wasilla to Hurricane | $101/51 | $51 |
| Wasilla to Hurricane RT | $145/73 | $73 |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $88/44 | $44 |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $88/44 | $44 |
| Talkeetna to Hurricane | $57/29 | $29 |
| Hurricane to Anchorage | $101/51 | $51 |
| Hurricane to Anchorage RT | $145/73 | $73 |
| Hurricane to Wasilla | $101/51 | $51 |
| Hurricane to Wasilla RT | $145/73 | $73 |
| Hurricane to Talkeetna | $57/29 | $29 |
Anchorage → Wasilla → Talkeetna → Healy → Fairbanks (flagstop service)
Weekend Service
Northbound Saturdays / Southbound Sundays
Saturday, September 21, 2024 - May 11, 2025
Midweek Service
Northbound, Tuesdays: February 11, 18 & 25; March 4, 11, 18 & 25; April 1, 2025
Southbound, Wednesdays: February 12, 19 & 26; March 5, 12, 19 & 26; April 2, 2025
Northbound, Thursdays: February 27; March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025
Southbound, Fridays: February 28; March 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
Fares shown are one way (round-trip is double). Adventure Class service only.
REGULAR SEASON PRICING (November 18, 2024 – April 4, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | Adventure Class Senior (65+) & Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Wasilla | $81/41 | $41 |
| Anchorage to Talkeetna | $97/49 | $49 |
| Anchorage to Healy | $180/90 | $90 |
| Anchorage to Fairbanks | $249/125 | $125 |
| Wasilla to Anchorage | $81/41 | $41 |
| Wasilla to Talkeetna | $97/49 | $49 |
| Wasilla to Fairbanks | $249/125 | $125 |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $97/49 | $49 |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $97/49 | $49 |
| Talkeetna to Healy | $127/64 | $64 |
| Talkeetna to Fairbanks | $161/81 | $81 |
| Healy to Anchorage | $180/90 | $90 |
| Healy to Wasilla | $180/90 | $90 |
| Healy to Talkeetna | $127/64 | $64 |
| Healy to Fairbanks | $97/49 | $49 |
| Fairbanks to Anchorage | $249/125 | $125 |
| Fairbanks to Wasilla | $249/125 | $125 |
| Fairbanks to Talkeetna | $161/81 | $81 |
| Fairbanks to Denali | $97/49 | $49 |
| Fairbanks to Healy | $97/49 | $49 |
SHOULDER SEASON PRICING (September 21 - November 17, 2024 & April 5 - May 11, 2025)
| Route | Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) | Adventure Class Senior (65+) & Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Wasilla | $73/37 | $37 |
| Anchorage to Talkeetna | $88/44 | $44 |
| Anchorage to Healy | $162/81 | $81 |
| Anchorage to Fairbanks | $226/113 | $113 |
| Wasilla to Anchorage | $73/37 | $37 |
| Wasilla to Talkeetna | $88/44 | $44 |
| Wasilla to Fairbanks | $226/113 | $113 |
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | $88/44 | $44 |
| Talkeetna to Wasilla | $88/44 | $44 |
| Talkeetna to Healy | $115/58 | $58 |
| Talkeetna to Fairbanks | $146/73 | $73 |
| Healy to Anchorage | $162/81 | $81 |
| Healy to Wasilla | $162/81 | $81 |
| Healy to Talkeetna | $115/58 | $58 |
| Healy to Fairbanks | $88/44 | $44 |
| Fairbanks to Anchorage | $226/113 | $113 |
| Fairbanks to Wasilla | $226/113 | $113 |
| Fairbanks to Talkeetna | $146/73 | $73 |
| Fairbanks to Denali | $88/44 | $44 |
| Fairbanks to Healy | $88/44 | $44 |
Aurora Winter Train Onboard services: Dining car, baggage service (Anchorage and Fairbanks only), non-smoking cars and wheelchair access (Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna and Fairbanks only).
The Alaska Railroad Corporation offers a Half Fare Program for Seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with certain disabilities, allowing these individuals to travel for half fare during non-peak times: September 21, 2024 through May 11, 2025 (non-summer months). For more information about the Half Fare Program, review our Half Fare Policy and our Half Fare FAQs.
**Aurora Winter Train flagstop service operates northbound on Saturday and southbound on Sunday, as well as select midweek dates (see above). Due to the nature of flagstop service, times may vary.
FARE TABLE KEY:
RT Round-trip.
WS Whistle Stop service includes optional interpretive talk at Glacier overlook with U.S. Forest Service ranger.
M Returning Spencer and Grandview passengers may choose to disembark at Portage 2 for a direct motorcoach transfer to Girdwood and Anchorage. Reservations are required for this option. Passengers must call and reserve a motorcoach transfer.
INCLUDED GOLDSTAR DINING:
(B) Breakfast entrée
(L) Soup + Lunch entrée
(D) Soup or Salad + Dinner entrée + Dessert
DISCOUNTED FARES:
- U.S. military receive 20% off published retail rail fares
- The Alaska Railroad's Half Fare Program gives seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with certain disabilities 50% off fare for the Aurora Winter Train (late September to early May). For more information about the Half Fare Program, review our Half Fare Policy and our Half Fare FAQs.
For the Alaska Railroad Terms and Conditions, click here.
Header photo credit Glenn Aronwits.
