Denali Star

A map highlighting the Denali Star route on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks Alaska.

The Alaska Railroad's flagship train. Each day in the summer, the Denali Star departs Anchorage for the 12-hour journey north to Fairbanks, while a sister train in Fairbanks makes the same trip in the reverse. Along the way, the Denali Star stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali National Park. On a clear day, passengers enjoy spectacular views of the train's namesake mountain: Denali, the tallest peak in North America.

Onboard services: GoldStar Service or Adventure Class. Dining car, baggage service (Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali and Fairbanks only), non-smoking cars, wheelchair access.

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