There are 4 ways to get from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Train Depot - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound / ...
5h 42m$100–150Drive 239 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Denali Visitor Centercar 239 mi
4h 37m$44–63Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Denalitrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
7h 51m$120–418Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Companybus
- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane FAI - HKB
3h 40m$83–319
Fairbanks (FAI) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve is to bus and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $80 - $320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and arriving at Denali Train Depot - Alaska. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Anchorage and arriving at Denali. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Alaska and Denali National Park and Preserve is 270 miles. The road distance is 240.4 miles.
The best way to get from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $100 - $150.
The bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Train Depot - Alaska takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $420 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Alaska, USA and Denali National Park and Preserve, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Train Depot - Alaska twice daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Denali once a week. Tickets cost $120–418 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- wrightairservice.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Healy Lake Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Denali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–418
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $120–240
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $418
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Train Depot - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Website
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Fairbanks, AK - Northern Alaska Tour Company
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Schedules at
- daltonhighwayexpress.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Train Depot - Alaska station.
Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Denali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Alaska to Denali National Park and Preserve.