FARES

As a provider of regularly scheduled public transportation, the Alaska Railroad offers residents and U.S. military 20% off published retail rail fares. Additionally, we offer college student discounts including a new College Multi-Ride Pass for students attending Alaska colleges and universities. 

Additionally, we offer a Half Fare Program for seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with certain disabilities, allowing them to travel for half fare during non-peak times (non-summer months). More information

For more information about our rail fare discounts, call (907) 265-2494, toll-free 800-544-0552.

Download the Schedules & Fares brochure

Denali Star Fares

 Value Fares

Adventure Class

GoldStar Service

Value Season May 16-31 & Sep 1-16, 2012

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 $106 $53

 

Peak Fares

Adventure Class

GoldStar Service

Peak Season  June 1 - August 31, 2012

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 $119 $60

All child fares apply to guests ages 2-11


Coastal Classic Fares

May 12-Sep 16, 2012

Adventure Class Fares

  One-Way Roundtrip

Travel Segments

Adult Child Adult Child
Anchorage -- Girdwood $59 $30  -- --
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Seward $79 $40 $125 $63
 
 

GoldStar Service Fares

  One-Way Roundtrip

Travel Segments

Adult Child Adult Child
Anchorage -- Girdwood $114 $57 $218 $109
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Seward $134 $67 $225 $113

All child fares apply to guests ages 2-11

Alaska Residents and U.S. Military receive 20% discount off retail rail fares with proper ID required at boarding.


 

Glacier Discovery Fares

May 19-Sep 16, 2012
& Sep 19, 2012

Adventure Class

Travel Segments - One Way Fares

Adult Child
Anchorage -to- Girdwood $59 $30
Anchorage or Girdwood -to- Portage $74 $37
Anchorage or Girdwood -to- Whittier $74 $37
Portage -to- Whittier $24 $12
Whittier -to- Girdwood $74 $37
Whittier -to- Portage $22 $11
Whittier -to- Spencer WS with Rafting $169 $134

Travel Segments - Roundtrip Fares

Adult Child
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Spencer Whistle Stop $109 M $55 M
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Spencer with Rafting $211 M $153 M
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Grandview $116 M $58 M
Portage or Whittier -- Spencer Whistle Stop $70 $35
Portage -- Spencer with Rafting $172 $133
Portage or Whittier -- Grandview $90 $45
Anchorage or Girdwood -- Whittier $89 $45
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.


Hurricane Turn Fares

Summer

Available Thurs-Sun
May 17-Sep 16, 2012

Adult

Child

Talkeetna -- Hurricane roundtrip $96 $48
Talkeetna -- Chase one-way $22 $11
Talkeetna -- Curry or Sherman one-way $23 $11
Talkeetna -- Gold Creek or Canyon one-way $29 $15
Talkeetna -- Hurricane one-way $48 $24

Winter

Available
10/6/2011-5/3/2012

Adult

Child

Anchorage -- Hurricane roundtrip 1st Thursday each month
$99 $50
Anchorage -- Wasilla OW $49 $25
Anchorage -- Talkeetna OW $59 $30
Anchorage/Wasilla -- Hurricane OW $69 $35
Wasilla -- Talkeetna OW $49 $25
Talkeetna -- Hurricane OW   $39 $20
     
     

Note there is no dining available on the Hurricane Turn Train for either summer or winter.

Alaska residents and U.S. military receive 20% discount from regular fares with proper identification.

The Alaska Railroad Corporation offers a Half Fare Program for seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with certain disabilities, allowing them to travel for half fare during non-peak times (non-summer months). For more information download the pdf or call (907) 265-2494, toll-free 800-544-0552.


 

Aurora Winter Train Fares

Travel Segments - Each Way

Adult

Child

Anchorage -- Wasilla $49 $25
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Talkeetna $59 $30
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Healy $109 $55
Anchorage or Wasilla -- Fairbanks $159 $80
Talkeetna -- Healy $59 $30
Talkeetna -- Fairbanks $99 $50
Healy -- Fairbanks $45 $23
     

Note the Aurora Winter Train operates weekends only and dining is available onboard. Alaska residents and U.S. military receive 20% discount from regular fares with proper ID.

The Alaska Railroad Corporation offers a Half Fare Program for seniors (65+), Medicare card holders, and individuals with certain disabilities, allowing them to travel for half fare during non-peak times (non-summer months). For more information download the pdf or call (907) 265-2494, toll-free 800-544-0552.

 


Confirmations of online bookings

These are e-mailed by our reservations department within 72 hours of booking. Didn't get yours? Please call us at 800-544-0552 or send an email and we'll get it to you promptly.

2012 Vacation Packages and Day Tours on sale now.

Call Reservations at 907-265-2494 or 800-544-0552 for information, to get a quote, or to book. Note that all package prices listed are approximate, are per person based on double occupancy, and subject to change without notice. Call for a quote.

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