The Riley Fire at Denali National Park continues to be an active event, preventing passenger service on the Alaska Railroad through Denali. As such, we have made the following schedule changes for Tuesday, July 2. The northbound Denali Star Train will depart as scheduled at 8:20 AM from the Anchorage depot to Talkeetna. Upon arrival in Talkeetna, guests will transfer to a motorcoach for the remainder of their trip to Denali, and Fairbanks.
There will be no southbound train service on Tuesday, July 2, from Fairbanks to Anchorage. However, motorcoach transportation will be provided. Please plan your train trip accordingly. Your safety is our utmost concern and making these temporary changes is unavoidable. Please check back for daily updates.
COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN
Anchorage > Girdwood > Seward
Considered by many to be our most scenic route, the Coastal Classic is ideally suited for day trips from Anchorage to Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park. GoldStar Service available.
Daily service mid-May – mid-September.
DENALI STAR TRAIN
Anchorage > Wasilla > Talkeetna > Denali > Fairbanks
The Alaska Railroad’s flagship train. On a clear day, this route affords incredible views of the train’s namesake peak: Denali, the tallest mountain in North America. GoldStar Service available.
Daily service mid-May – mid-September.
GLACIER DISCOVERY TRAIN
Anchorage > Girdwood > Portage > Whittier > Portage > Spencer Glacier > Grandview
One train, countless adventures. Take the Glacier Discovery Train to Whittier for a day cruise in Prince William Sound, explore the backcountry at Spencer Glacier, or stay on board for some of the most beautiful sights along the Railbelt.
Daily service late-May – mid-September.
HURRICANE TURN TRAIN
Talkeetna > Chase > Curry > Sherman > Gold Creek > Twin Bridges > Chulitna > Hurricane
Locals love the Hurricane Turn for the flagstop access to the backcountry; visitors appreciate the views of Denali, the Indian River Valley and Hurricane Gulch. In the winter months, the Hurricane Turn makes the round-trip journey to Hurricane starting from Anchorage.
Thursday – Monday, mid-May – mid-September; 1st Thursday of the month, October – May.
AURORA WINTER TRAIN
Anchorage > Wasilla > Talkeetna > Hurricane > Healy > Nenana > Fairbanks
Experience the splendor of winter in Alaska from the comfort of a warm railcar. The Aurora Winter Train also provides flagstop service in the backcountry area north of Talkeetna.
Weekends (Northbound Saturday, Southbound Sunday) mid-September – mid-May; select mid-week service in February and March.
For the Alaska Railroad Terms and Conditions, click here.
Header photo credit Bryan Pherson.
