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Highlights

  • Experience stunning views as you traverse Denali National Park on the scenic Alaska Railroad. Enjoy wide-open Alaskan landscapes and get close-up views of North America's tallest peak.
  • On your travel day, arrive a bit early at either Anchorage or Denali station to check larger bags at baggage counters before boarding for a relaxing journey.
  • Choose between GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating on the Alaska Railroad. Enjoy non-smoking comfort and move freely to access the dining car during your trip.
  • Transform travel time into an enjoyable part of your adventure by reading, chatting, or resting in your seat as you traverse from Anchorage to Denali on this extensive rail journey.
  • Enhance your experience with a round-trip Alaska Railroad ticket that includes 1 or 2 overnight gaps between journeys. This upgrade allows more leisurely exploration at each destination.

Your Experience

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Begin a journey aboard the Alaska Railroad between Anchorage and Denali. Enjoy reserved seating, access to dining cars, and flexible one-way or round-trip train options.

Getting started

Your adventure begins by boarding the Denali Star Train at your chosen departure station along the route from Anchorage to Denali on the Alaska Railroad. Present your ticket and find your reserved GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating for a comfortable journey. If you have large bags, use the baggage service available at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks before settling into one of the non-smoking, wheelchair-accessible train cars.

The Alaska Railroad offers routes between Anchorage and Denali. You can board from stations in Anchorage, Wasilla, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks during their daily summer schedule.

  • Ride the one-way train either from Anchorage to Denali or vice versa, or opt for a round-trip journey with a choice of a 1-night or 2-night gap between trips based on your booking selection.
  • Enjoy reserved GoldStar Service or Adventure Class seating that provides you with a designated space tailored to your comfort preferences during the trip.
  • Access dining car facilities for meals and refreshments throughout your journey, offering a dedicated onboard area for dining.
  • Luggage can be checked at Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, or Fairbanks stations only. This service allows you to travel light while enjoying the ride in comfort.
  • Travel on non-smoking train cars that are wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests with mobility needs along this segment of the Alaska Railroad's Denali Star Train route.

Wrapping up

You can choose from one-way or round-trip options starting in either Anchorage or Denali. These include variations with 1-night or 2-night breaks, allowing you to plan your own accommodations and activities at each destination according to the schedule that best fits your plans.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • One-way train trip from Anchorage to Denali, based on chosen option
  • Round-trip train journey between Anchorage and Denali with 1 or 2 overnight breaks, depending on selected option
  • Access to the dining car (meals not included)
  • Non-smoking cars
  • Accommodation
  • Activities upon arrival

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.

Must Know

  • Avoid bringing large bags on board by checking them at baggage counters available in Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks.
  • Ensure you arrive a bit early to check larger luggage before boarding the train for your journey between Anchorage or Denali station.
  • The train cars are non-smoking; smoking is not permitted anywhere on board.
  • Wheelchair access is available, and assistance can be requested upon boarding if needed.
  • Note that the Denali Star Train operates daily only during the summer season for your travel planning convenience.

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).

Your booking includes 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), and Non-smoking cars.

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.

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.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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.

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.

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.

The listed exclusion is Accommodations and Activities at destinations.

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