Anchorage > Girdwood > Seward
Discover for yourself why National Geographic Traveler ranked the Coastal Classic Train among their Top Ten Train Rides in North America. Departing Anchorage, the train winds along Turnagain Arm, where the steep mountains of the Chugach Range plunge directly to the sea. Following a brief stop in Girdwood, the train continues to the end of Turnagain Arm and veers away from the road system into the backcountry wilderness – and what many consider to be the most scenic stretch of the entire Railbelt. Upon a late morning arrival into Seward the train comes to a halt on the shores of Resurrection Bay, before making the return journey to Girdwood and Anchorage at 6 pm that evening.
A day in Seward offers a range of options: cruise Resurrection Bay or Kenai Fjords National Park, or enjoy a scenic ride to a remote island lodge for lunch. Or, stay on land for the Real Alaska Tour – a full day sampler of activities including a visit to Exit Glacier and a dog sled ride at the famed Seavey kennel. Seward is also home to a number of charming shops and restaurants, as well as the excellent Alaska SeaLife Center.
Onboard services: GoldStar Service or Adventure Class. Dining car, baggage service (Anchorage and Seward only), non-smoking cars, wheelchair access.
For schedules information, click here.
For fares information, click here.
For the Coastal Classic Train route map, click here.
For the Alaska Railroad Terms and Conditions, click here.
Header photo credit Glenn Aronwits.
