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Highlights

  • Ride a scenic rail route into Denali National Park, taking in wide-open Alaskan landscapes and close-up views of North America's tallest peak.
  • On your travel day, reach the Anchorage or Denali station a little early, check larger bags at baggage counters, then board and relax.
  • Settle into GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating and move freely to the dining car, with all cars kept completely non-smoking throughout.
  • Use the long rail stretch to slow down, read, talk, or rest in your seat, turning travel time between Anchorage and Denali into part of the trip.
  • Upgrade from a one-way segment to a round-trip rail journey with 1 or 2 overnight gaps between travel days, giving you more time at your stop.

Your Experience

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Ride the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Denali with reserved seating, dining car access, and flexible one-way or round-trip train options.

Getting started

Begin by boarding the Denali Star Train at your selected departure station on the Alaska Railroad route between Anchorage and Denali. Present your ticket and locate your reserved GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating for the journey. Check any large bags using the baggage service at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks before you settle in on the non-smoking, wheelchair-accessible train cars.

What to expect

Alaska Railroad: Anchorage–Denali route

Travel on the Denali Star Train along the Alaska Railroad corridor between Anchorage and Denali, with boarding available at Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks stations during the daily summer schedule.

Features

  • Journey on a one-way train between Anchorage and Denali or Denali and Anchorage, or choose a round-trip train journey between Anchorage and Denali with a 1-night or 2-night gap, depending on the option you select at booking.

  • Ride in reserved GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating, so you have a defined space for the journey that matches the comfort level you prefer.

  • Make use of dining car access during your trip, giving you a dedicated onboard space for meals and refreshments while you travel.

  • Check luggage using baggage service at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks only, keeping your larger bags offhand while you relax in your seat.

  • Travel in non-smoking cars for the entire route, with wheelchair access available to support guests with mobility needs on this segment of the Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train.

Wrapping up

Select from one-way or round-trip variants that start in either Anchorage or Denali, including options with 1-night or 2-night gaps, and plan your own accommodations and activities at each destination to fit the schedule that suits you.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • One-way train journey between Anchorage and Denali (as per option selected)
  • Round-trip train journey between Anchorage and Denali with 1 or 2 overnight gaps (as per option selected)
  • Access to the dining car (meals not included)
  • Non-smoking cars
  • Accommodations
  • Activities at destinations

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Wheelchair access: Wheelchair access is available on the train; request any needed assistance when you board.

Smoking: Smoking is not permitted in any of the train cars, which are all designated as non-smoking.

Operating season: The Denali Star Train operates daily during the summer season only. Route directions: You can travel northbound from Anchorage to Fairbanks or southbound from Fairbanks to Anchorage. Boarding stations: You can board at Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks stations. Baggage service: Checked baggage is only offered at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks stations. Wasilla baggage: Baggage service is not available at Wasilla station. Overnights: Accommodations for 1- or 2-night round-trip gaps are not included and must be arranged separately. Activities: Activities at your destination are not included and must be planned on your own. Schedule: The Denali Star Train operates daily from May 13 to September 17, 2026, with northbound departures from Anchorage at 8:20am (via Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali) and southbound departures from Denali at12:30pm (via Denali, Talkeetna, and Wasilla to Anchorage).

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