There are 3 ways to get from Alyeska to Talkeetna by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Girdwood to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB / ...
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
5h 57m$115–285Drive 152.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alyeska to Talkeetnacar 152.2 mi
3h 1m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Girdwood to Anchoragetrain Glacier Discovery NB / ...
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 22m$140–490
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alyeska to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alyeska to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Alyeska to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Girdwood and arriving at Talkeetna via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Alyeska and Talkeetna is 154 miles. The road distance is 153.1 miles.
The best way to get from Alyeska to Talkeetna without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Alyeska to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Alyeska to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Girdwood station.
Alyeska to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alyeska to Talkeetna is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Alyeska to Talkeetna.
There are 50+ hotels available in Talkeetna.
What companies run services between Alyeska, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Alyeska Day Lodge to Talkeetna via US Forest Service Girdwood AK, Girdwood, and Anchorage in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Girdwood to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $55–150
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $200
Train from Girdwood to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $55–150
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $200
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
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