Alaska Railroad For over 100 years, the Alaska Railroad has connected over 500 miles of Southcentral and Interior Alaska, serving Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali National Park, Fairbanks, Spencer Glacier, Seward and more. Enjoy excellent service on a relaxing rail journey as you travel between many of Alaska’s most popular destinations.
The Alaska Railroad offers two levels of passenger service, both of which include knowledgeable Alaskan tour guides sharing the stories behind the sights.
Adventure Class offers comfortable seating, large windows and available dining. GoldStar Service features bi-level dome cars featuring private bar, full-service dining, and a second-level outdoor viewing platform.
Additionally, the Railroad offers unique day trips and customized multi-day vacation packages, combining rail travel with memorable excursions and fine accommodations.
Plan a rail vacation to visit two of Alaska’s premier national parks; Denali National Park to the north, and Kenai Fjords National Park, located just beyond the Railroad’s southern terminus in the Port of Seward. Denali is famous for its grizzlies, moose, caribou, and North America’s tallest mountain, while Kenai Fjords National Park is home to massive tidewater glaciers and abundant marine wildlife.
Open year-round, the Alaska Railroad operates daily service mid-May to mid-September. During the winter, trains run on weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks as well as select mid-week departures in February and March. No matter the season, the Railroad’s reservation experts are able to help plan a custom rail journey.
The Alaska Railroad’s Coastal Classic Train provides daily round-trip service from Anchorage to Seward. Along the way, the train enjoys dramatic coastal views of Turnagain Arm, traverses the Placer River Valley and winds alongside three major glaciers. Departing early from Anchorage, the train arrives in Seward just after 11 am, allowing for a full day of exploring Seward or the nearby Kenai Fjords National Park. The return journey to Anchorage leaves at 6pm. This is the perfect way to connect to Anchorage for cruises departing or terminating in Seward.
The Alaska Railroad and the Chugach National Forest have teamed up to provide a unique way to access remote Alaska wilderness. The Glacier Discovery Train gives visitors access to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Grandview. Visitors can hike to Spencer Glacier Lake from the Whistle Stop to enjoy incredible views of the Glacier or book a guided excursion such as rafting down the Placer River or kayaking among the icebergs of Spencer Glacier Lake. The train stops daily in Portage during the summer and whisks guests off the beaten path and away from the crowds.
Alaska Railroad has daily summer service to Talkeetna from Anchorage, continuing to Denali National Park and Fairbanks. Board the train at the Anchorage Depot for a beautiful three-hour trip north to Talkeetna. Combine your rail journey with a Mahay’s Jet Boat Adventures for a two-hour riverboat trip aboard the “Talkeetna Queen.” Tour includes a guided quarter-mile wilderness walk, panoramic views of Denali/Mt. McKinley and a visit to an authentic trapper’s cabin. Your chances of seeing wildlife on this trip are excellent.
Visit alaskarailroad.com or call 800-544-0552 for booking and info.
