With schedules available year round, you'll know from the very moment you climb aboard the Alaska Railroad you're riding on the best train in the world.
Read the Alaska Railroad Baggage PolicyAs you chart your next adventure, please note that all fares are for one-way travel, except where RT (roundtrip) is indicated. Children's fares apply to passengers age 2 - 11 years. All hotel package rates are per person, based on double-occupancy.
Runs May 15-Sep 12 & Sep 18. Onboard service - Dining, baggage service, no-smoking cars, wheelchair access.
Denali Star Train - Daily Service May 12 to September 13, 2011
Northbound only Anchorage-Fairbanks on May 12 and Southbound only Fairbanks-Anchorage on September 13, 2010
Value Fares run May 12 through May 31 and September 1 through 13, 2010. Peak Fares run June 1 through August 31, 2010.
Children's fares apply to passengers age 2 - 11 years.
Runs May 20-Sep 11 (& Sep 14 & 17 Anchorage-Whittier-Anchorage only). Passengers remain onboard at Grandview. All Spencer & Grandview passengers may disembark train at Portage for motorcoach transfers to Anchorage 5:20PM-6:45PM. Onboard service - Dining, baggage service, no-smoking cars, wheelchair access. WS refers to Whistle Stop service.
Children's fares apply to passengers age 2-11 years.
Spencer Whistle Stop
Click the map icon to visit the Whistle Stop at Spencer Glacier information page where you can find links and information about camping and hiking at Spencer, floating the river, and also see photos and a larger map showing the whole area.
Aurora Winter Train - Mid-September to Mid-May 2011
Anchorage ~ Fairbanks (Flag-stop service available)
Weekend Service, northbound on Saturdays and southbound on Sundays
AURORA WINTER TRAIN SCHEDULE
Depart
Arrive
Northbound Saturday
Anchorage
8:30 AM
Wasilla
9:50 AM
Wasilla
9:50 AM
Talkeetna
11:25 AM
Talkeetna
11:25 AM
Chase
11:50 AM
Chase
11:50 AM
Curry
12:10 PM
Curry
12:10 PM
Sherman
12:30 PM
Sherman
12:30 PM
Gold Creek
12:40 PM
Gold Creek
12:40 PM
Canyon
1:05 PM
Canyon
1:05 PM
Chulitna
1:20 PM
Chulitna
1:20 PM
Hurricane
1:40 PM
Hurricane
1:40 PM
Denali
3:55 PM
Denali
3:55 PM
Healy
4:40 PM
Healy
4:40 PM
Nenana
5:55 PM
Nenana
5:55 PM
Fairbanks
8:00 PM
Southbound Sunday
Fairbanks
8:30 AM
Nenana
10:30 AM
Nenana
10:30 AM
Healy
11:45 AM
Healy
11:45 AM
Denali
12:30 PM
Denali
12:30 PM
Hurricane
2:45 PM
Hurricane
2:45 PM
Chulitna
3:05 PM
Chulitna
3:05 PM
Canyon
3:20 PM
Canyon
3:20 PM
Gold Creek
3:45 PM
Gold Creek
3:45 PM
Sherman
3:55 PM
Sherman
3:55 PM
Curry
4:15 PM
Curry
4:15 PM
Chase
4:35 PM
Chase
4:35 PM
Talkeetna
4:50 PM
Talkeetna
4:50 PM
Wasilla
6:25 PM
Wasilla
6:25 PM
Anchorage
8:00 PM
Runs weekends only, mid Sep to mid May, Northbound Saturdays, Southbound Sundays. Onboard service - Dining, baggage service, no-smoking cars, wheelchair access.
The Aurora Winter train provides flag stop service between Talkeetna and Hurricane before continuing on to Fairbanks or Anchorage. Due to the nature of this service, schedule varies depending on the number of stops.
Alaska residents and seniors (60 and over) receive 20% discount from regular fares. Children's fares (ages 2-11) are half off adult fare. Must show ID for discounted rates. Alaska ID required for resident fare. All rates, fees, schedules subject to change without notice. Dining Service is available on Aurora Winter Train.
Winter Hurricane Turn Train The Winter Hurricane Turn Train operates Mid-May to Mid-September.
HURRICANE WINTER TRAIN SCHEDULE
Depart
Arrive
Outbound
Anchorage
8:30 AM
Wasilla
9:50 AM
Wasilla
9:50 AM
Talkeetna
11:25 AM
Talkeetna
11:25 AM
Hurricane
1:40 PM
Inbound
Hurricane
2:45 PM
Talkeetna
4:50 PM
Talkeetna
4:50 PM
Wasilla
6:25 PM
Wasilla
6:25 PM
Anchorage
8:00 PM
The Hurricane Turn Winter Train only operates the first Thursday of each month from October - May. Be sure and pack a lunch as there is no dining onboard. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Onboard service - No Dining, baggage service only in Anchorage.
HURRICANE TURN TRAIN SCHEDULE
Depart
Arrive
Outbound
Talkeetna
12:15 PM
Chase
12:27 PM
Chase
12:27 PM
Curry
12:50 PM
Curry
12:50 PM
Sherman
1:05 PM
Sherman
1:05 PM
Gold Creek
1:20 PM
Gold Creek
1:20 PM
Canyon
1:35 PM
Canyon
1:35 PM
Chulitna
1:50 PM
Chulitna
1:50 PM
Hurricane
2:15 PM
Inbound
Hurricane
3:30 PM
Chulitna
3:55 PM
Chulitna
3:55 PM
Canyon
4:10 PM
Canyon
4:10 PM
Gold Creek
4:20 PM
Gold Creek
4:20 PM
Sherman
4:45 PM
Sherman
4:45 PM
Curry
5:00 PM
Curry
5:00 PM
Chase
5:23 PM
Chase
5:23 PM
Talkeetna
5:45 PM
Train departs from Talkeetna depot. Transfer provided from Talkeetna Lode. Runs Thursday-Sunday, mid May to mid Sep, and in conjunction with summer holidays. No dining onboard. Times may vary depending on number of flagstops.
Like the Aurora Winter Train, the Winter Hurricane Turn is a flagstop train, and due to the nature of the service, the schedule varies depending on the number of stops.
Alaska residents and seniors can also receive 20% discount from regular fares on the Hurricane with proper identification. There is no dining service available on the Winter Hurricane Turn Train.
