Alaska Railroad
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Year-round rail service, daily summer departures. Reservations: 800.544.0552
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Since the completion of the main line of track in 1923, the Alaska Railroad has served as a full-service railroad and vital transportation link to ports and communities throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska. In the summer months, the Alaska Railroad operates three daily passenger trains as well as a five-day-a-week flagstop train. Popular destinations include Denali National Park, Seward, Fa
06/17/2026
You’ve got to fuel up to explore Alaska! 🍴The Wilderness Café is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages on our summer trains.
What's your go-to travel snack?
Our four summer passenger trains and freight trains are all operating this summer. We’re asking everyone to help keep Alaska's rail corridors safe.
✔ Stay off railroad tracks and bridges.
✔ Cross only at designated crossings.
✔ Never stop on the tracks.
This could be your summer. ☀️⛰️
06/12/2026
Packing for an Alaska train adventure? Check out what we recommend bringing along.
06/11/2026
One of the best parts of traveling by train in Alaska is never knowing what animals might appear along the routes.
There are moose, bears, eagles, and Dall sheep!
What's the best animal sighting you've had?
06/09/2026
Who’s still planning a family vacation? 🙋 We make budgeting a bit easier as kids ride free on select Alaska Railroad routes.
Purchase one adult Adventure Class fare and one child under 12 rides free on eligible routes through Sept. 17.
Eligible routes include:
✔ Denali Star: Fairbanks to Denali
✔ Glacier Discovery: Portage to Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop and Portage to Grandview
✔ Hurricane Turn Train: All stops
To book, call 800.544.0552 and mention promo code Kids Ride Free or use promo code KIDSFREE online at alaskarailroad.com.
📸: Glenn Aronwits
Some places in Alaska can only be reached by train and Spencer Glacier is one of them. Passengers on the Glacier Discovery Train can step off the train and spend the day hiking, rafting or simply taking in the view.
Watch the reel and see why Spencer Glacier is one of our favorite stops.
06/05/2026
Have you met Talkeetna's most famous resident? 🐱
Yahoo! Creators recently highlighted Talkeetna, a stop along our Denali Star route, where passengers can browse local shops and grab lunch.
Read the story and add Talkeetna to your Alaska travel plans: http://bit.ly/4uJtxjx
06/04/2026
Whether you're traveling in GoldStar Service or Adventure Class, the view is the same: Alaska outside your window.
GoldStar Service includes glass-dome ceilings, an outdoor viewing platform, meals and beverages, and onboard narration.
Adventure Class offers comfortable seating, large picture windows and access to the Wilderness Café.
No matter where you sit, the journey and the views are just as incredible.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/43fygxA.
05/31/2026
A little Alaska Railroad comfort goes a long way. Our Spirit of Alaska hoodies are available now in the gift shop and ready for cool mornings and everyday adventures.
📍 Shop in-store or online
🛍 Alaska Railroad Gift Shop
Take home a layer inspired by the rails and Alaska’s wide-open landscapes.
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411 W 1st Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99501