Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train: Talkeetna to/from Fairbanks Train Tickets

8 hr 35 minEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Juneau, United States

From

$188

Your experience

Travel between Talkeetna and Fairbanks on the Aurora Winter Train with reserved Adventure Class seating, onboard narration, and dining available for purchase.

Getting started

Arrive at your selected departure station in Talkeetna or Fairbanks with your ticket ready. Follow the boarding instructions provided with your booking and locate your reserved Adventure Class seat. Checked baggage service is available at both Talkeetna and Fairbanks depots. If your journey involves a stop in Denali, arrange onward transportation and accommodation in advance.

What to expect

Aurora Winter Train: Talkeetna to Fairbanks

Travel between Talkeetna and Fairbanks on a winter rail journey through Alaska. Listen to onboard narration in English via loudspeaker for insights into the region's history, landmarks, and communities along the way.

Features

• Adventure Class seating: Travel in a single-level railcar with reserved, forward-facing reclining seats, ample legroom, and storage space.

• Onboard narration: Hear commentary about local history, landmarks, and communities in English via loudspeaker.

• Dining car: Purchase meals and beverages during your journey. Food and drinks are not included in your ticket.

Travel between Talkeetna and Fairbanks aboard the Aurora Winter Train and take in Alaska's winter landscapes.
Listen to English-language narration via onboard loudspeaker, with insights into local history, landmarks, and communities along the route.
Settle into reserved Adventure Class seating in single-level railcars with forward-facing reclining seats, ample legroom, and storage space.
Visit the onboard dining car to purchase meals and beverages during your journey.
Choose one-way rail travel between Talkeetna and Fairbanks, as per the option selected.

Included

Rail ticket between Talkeetna and Fairbanks (as per option selected)
Reserved Adventure Class seating
Access to the dining car (meals available for purchase)
Fully narrated and guided journey in English via onboard loudspeaker

Not included

Lodging (must be arranged in advance)
Ground transportation (Uber and taxis are not available at most stops)

Choose your option

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Meeting and pickup

1 location

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Meeting point1

Meeting
22889 S Royal Blue Lp, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA, 22889 S Royal Blue Lp, Juneau
22889 S Royal Blue Lp, Talkeetna, AK 99676, USA, 22889 S Royal Blue Lp, Juneau, JUNEAU, United States
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair access: The train offers wheelchair access onboard. Platforms are cleared of snow, but some stops are remote drop-off points where temperatures can reach -40°F. Passengers who use wheelchairs should arrange assistance at their destination before travelling.
Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside all train cars.
Seating: Your ticket includes a reserved Adventure Class seat in a single-level railcar, with forward-facing reclining seats, ample legroom, and space for luggage.
Boarding details: Check your booking confirmation for station-specific check-in and boarding instructions.
Baggage: Checked baggage is accepted at the Anchorage, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks depots only. At other stops, the onboard conductor and supervisor assist with luggage and boarding.
Dining: Dining cars are available on all Alaska Railroad trains except the Hurricane Turn Train. Food and beverages are sold separately and are not included in the ticket price.