Alaska Railroad

The Coastal Classic train runs south from Anchorage to Seward and provides some of the most spectacular scenery in Alaska, especially as it curves along Turnagain Arm and the waters of Cook Inlet.

Mt McKinley in clouds

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Canoe

Photo by Steven Bly

Spencer Glacier

The Glacier Discovery Train at Spencer Glacier.

GoldStar 08

The Alaska Railroad's Maiden Voyage of their new double-deck dome carriage.

Gods Country from AKRR

This beautiful scenery surrounds the train as it rolls along through the Matanuska Susitna Valley, north of Anchorage and south of Denali.

Fireweed Mirror Train

The Coastal Classic Train passes through some of Alaska's most beautiful scenery as it travels south between Anchorage and Seward.

Bartlett Glacier Looms

Photo by Darwin Keichline

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

Pedal Powered

Photo by JD Cox

GoldStar Seating

With comfortable reclining seats that can also swivel to face each other, and expansive views on both sides and above, GoldStar is the perfect way to enjoy the best train in the world.

Seward to Anchorage

Photo by Jan F. Horwath

Portage

Alaska Railroad train at Portage.

Alaska

Aerial of Alaska

Aerial of train

Aerial of Alaska Railroad Denali Star Train

Fares

Denali Star Fares Adventure Class GoldStar Service
Value Season May 12-31 & Sep 1-13, 2010
Travel Segments Adult Child Adult Child
Anchorage -- Wasilla $51 $26 $136 $68
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Talkeetna $70 $35 $155 $78
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Denali $117 $59 $202 $101
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Fairbanks $167 $84 $277 $139
 
Talkeetna -- Denali $70 $35 $155 $78
Talkeetna -- Fairbanks $100 $50 $185 $93
 
Fairbanks -- Denali $51 $26 $136 $68

Denali Star Fares Adventure Class GoldStar Service
Peak Season June 1 - August 31, 2010
Travel Segments Adult Child Adult Child
Anchorage -- Wasilla $54 $27 $139 $70
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Talkeetna $89 $45 $174 $87
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Denali $146 $73 $231 $116
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Fairbanks $210 $105 $320 $160
 
Talkeetna -- Denali $85 $43 $170 $85
Talkeetna -- Fairbanks $124 $62 $209 $105
 
Fairbanks -- Denali $64 $32 $149 $75

Coastal Classic Train Adventure Class Fares
  One-Way Roundtrip
Travel Segments Adult Child Adult Child
Anchorage -- Girdwood $59 $30 -- --
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Seward $75 $38 $119 $59
 
  GoldStar Service Fares
 
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Seward $130 $80 $219 $127

Glacier Discovery Train Adventure Class
Travel Segments - One Way Fares Adult Child
Anchorage -- Girdwood $59 $30
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Portage $63 $32
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Whittier $65 $33
Portage -- Whittier $22 $11
 
Travel Segments - Roundtrip Fares Adult Child
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Spencer Whistle Stop $103 M $52 M
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Spencer with Rafting $202 M $151 M
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Grandview $110 M $55 M
Portage or Whittier -- Spencer Whistle Stop $64 $32
Portage or Whittier -- Spencer with Rafting $163 $131
Portage or Whittier -- Grandview $85 $43
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Whittier $80 $40
Portage -- Whittier $39 $19

M signifies motorcoach transfer from Portage to either Anchorage or Girdwood is included.

Advance reservations are required for Spencer rafting tour. Whistle Stop includes guided hike with U.S. Forest Service Ranger.

Summer Hurricane Turn Train  
  Available Adult Child
Talkeetna -- Hurricane roundtrip May 13-Sep 12, 2010 $96 $48
 
Anchorage -- Hurricane roundtrip 1st Thursday each month
October 2009 - May 2010		 $120 $60

Note there is no dining available on the Hurricane Turn Train for either summer or winter. Alaska residents and seniors 65 and over can receive 20% discount from regular winter fares with proper identification.

Aurora Winter Train Fares  
Travel Segments - Each Way Adult Child
Anchorage -- Wasilla $49 $24
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Talkeetna $59 $30
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Healy $107 $54
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Fairbanks $150 $75
Talkeetna -- Healy $81 $41
Talkeetna -- Fairbanks $96 $48
Healy -- Fairbanks $51 $25

Note the Aurora Winter Train does have dining service onboard. Alaska residents and seniors 65 and over receive 20% discount from regular fares with proper ID.

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