Rail journey · Alaska
Denali Star (Alaska Railroad)
A full day north through Alaskan wilderness from Anchorage to Fairbanks, with Denali — North America's highest peak — in view on clear days and a stop inside the national park.
Denali Star (Alaska Railroad) · David Brossard · CC BY-SA 2.0
Typical time12 h
Route length356 miles
FromAnchorage
ToFairbanks
The ride
What you'll see
01
Views of Denali (20,310 ft)
02
Susitna and Nenana river valleys
03
Wildlife along the right-of-way
04
Wilderness stops with no road access
The route
Station by station
- Anchorage
- Talkeetna
- Denali Park
- Fairbanks
Route sketch · station coordinates · not to scale
Before you go
Good to know
01
Summer service only — no winter equivalent on this route.
02
Book the wilderness cars or gold-class packages for the best viewing.
03
Stay overnight in Denali rather than rushing the through-train.
Typical times and distances are for guidance only — check the operator's timetable before you travel.
Photography credits
- Denali Star (Alaska Railroad) — David Brossard · CC BY-SA 2.0
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