You can't get to Alaska by train, but you can get close. From the west coast of the U.S., you can take Amtrak's Cascades train (tel. 800/USA-RAIL [872-7245]; www.amtrak.com) to Bellingham, Washington; the dock for the Alaska ferry is quite close to the railroad station.
The Alaska Railroad's flagship train. Every summer morning, the northbound Denali Star Train departs Anchorage for the 356-mile, 12-hour journey to Fairbanks, with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna and Denali National Park; while in Fairbanks, the southbound Denali Star embarks on the reverse.
Does Amtrak go to Alaska?
Depending on where you start your trip, an Alaska vacation can include travel on Amtrak trains or aboard the legendary Alaska Railroad. Today, the Alaska Railroad stretches much further - 470 miles north to Fairbanks via Denali National Park.
Is the Alaska train worth it?
Worth every penny and I will definitely recommend people take the train to get to their port of call or to see Alaska. I didn't know what to expect on this train ride, but it was PERFECT! Super glad we booked it. Great way to sightsee on our way to catch our ship in Seward!
How much does it cost to take a train to Alaska?
Route Adventure Class Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING) GoldStar Service Adult/Child (2-11) (VALUE PRICING)
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Anchorage to Wasilla $55/28 $190/112 (B)
Anchorage/Wasilla to Talkeetna $90/45 $212/119 (B)
Anchorage/Wasilla to Denali $144/72 $287/167 (B) (L)
Anchorage/Wasilla to Fairbanks $205/103 $405/242 (B) (L) (D)
Can you tour Alaska by train?
Alaska railroad vacation packages and train tours take visitors to places only accessible by train, through magnificent landscapes and to some of Alaska's most colorful communities. Train tours in Alaska can also be combined with car rentals and with bus tours to round out your Alaska travel experience.
Can you drive directly to Alaska?
There is only one major road that you can take to drive to Alaska and that is the Alaska Highway. Although the original road was difficult to drive and was 1,700 miles (2,700 km) long, it has improved continually over time and today it is fully paved all the way and has been shortened to just 1,387 miles (2,232 km).