Aboard the
Alaska Railroad, you'll travel off the
roads and into Alaska's untamed wilderness.
Whether you head north to Denali or Hurricane
Turn or south to Whittier or Seward, you're
in for a spectacular scenic treat.
Northbound Highlights
Mt. McKinley. The railroad offers several unique views of "The Great One" rising 20,320 feet into the heavens. You'll travel through its foothills and over rivers fed by its glaciers.
Hurricane Gulch. Travel over a 701-foot steel bridge with a 295-foot drop to the river below. This section is both an engineering feat and a scenic wonder.
Tundra & Wildlife. You'll travel through forest and then into vast tundra landscapes alive with eagles, moose, bears, caribou, and beavers.
Southbound Highlights
Turnagain Arm. You'll ride along a fjord where 4,000-foot peaks rise from the sea, glaciers hang from the hillsides, and eagles soar above the sights.
Kenai Mountains. The railroad winds through a glacier-carved wilderness, into vistas accessible only by rail.
Wildlife & Bird Viewing. Watch for Dall sheep, moose, bears, eagles and myriad bird species. You may even spot a pod of Beluga whales along the coastline.
Riding the Rails in Comfort
Choose between the total comfort of an Alaska Railroad car or the absolute luxury aboard a privately operated tour company car. Both offer unobstructed views and full meal service. Private cars go a step further with upholstered seats, plush carpeting, brass and wood accents and dining salons replete with fine linen, imported china, French stemware and gourmet food. Day trips from Anchorage or overnight packages are available.
ANCHORAGE ~ WASILLA
~ TALKEETNA
~ DENALI ~ FAIRBANKS
*MAY 14 -
SEPT. 12, 2005
*Northbound
only - May 14, 2005
*Southbound only - September 12, 2005
| Northbound |
Southbound
|
| Anchorage 8:15 am |
Fairbanks 8:15 am |
| Wasilla 9:45 am |
Denali 12:01 pm |
| Talkeetna 11:25 am |
Talkeetna 4:40 pm
|
| Denali 3:45 pm |
Wasilla 6:05 pm |
| Fairbanks 8:15 pm |
Anchorage 8:15 pm |
PEAK SEASON
JUNE 5 – SEPT. 5, 2005
VALUE SEASON MAY 14 – JUNE 4 &
SEPT. 6 – 12, 2005
TALKEETNA ~ chase
~ curry ~ sherman ~ gold creek ~ Canyon
~
chulitna ~ hurricane
MAY 12 -
SEPT. 11, 2005;
Service thursday through sunday. Service
also available on Mondays: memorial
day - May 30, 2005, JUly 4, 2005,
and Labor day - September
5, 2005
| Northbound |
Southbound
|
| Talkeetna 12:15
pm |
Hurricane 3:10 pm |
| Chase 12:27 pm |
Chulitna 3:55 pm
|
| Curry 12:50 pm |
Canyon 4:10 pm |
| Sherman 1:05 pm |
Gold Creek 4:30 pm |
| Gold Creek 1:20
pm |
Sherman 4:45 pm |
| Canyon 1:35 pm |
Curry 5:00 pm |
| Chulitna 1:50 pm |
Chase 5:23 pm |
| Hurricane 2:15 pm |
Talkeetna 5:45 pm |
ANCHORAGE ~ GIRDWOOD
~ PORTAGE ~ WHITTIER ~ PORTAGE ~
SPENCER GLACIER ~ GRANDVIEW
MAY 14 - SEPT.
11, 2005
| Northbound |
Southbound
|
| Anchorage 10:00 am |
Grandview 3:20 pm |
| Girdwood 11:15 am |
Spencer Glacier 4:50
pm |
| Portage 11:35 am |
Portage 5:15 pm |
| Whittier 12:20 pm |
Whittier 6:45 pm |
| Portage 1:15 pm |
Portage 7:15 pm |
| Spencer Glacier 1:30
pm |
Girdwood 7:35 pm |
| Grandview 3:05 pm |
Anchorage 9:15 pm |
ANCHORAGE ~ GIRDWOOD
~ SEWARD
May 14 - September
12, 2005
| Northbound |
Southbound
|
| Anchorage 6:45 am |
Seward 6:00 pm |
| Girdwood 8:05 am |
Girdwood 8:55 pm |
| Seward 11:05 am |
Anchorage 10:15 pm
|
