There are 7 ways to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Fairbanks, bus
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus
5h 55m$309–456Drive 244.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station)car 244.1 mi
4h 47m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Airport to Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaskabus Park to Park Northbound
6h 46m$100–150Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Denalitrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
9h 27m$122–422Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Anchorage-ANC to Denali (Station)244.1 mi
4h 47mFly to Healy Lake Airport
- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane ANC - HKB
5h 22m$310–1,413Bus via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Village - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
7h 8m$102–152
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Anchorage, AK - Airport and arriving at Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaska. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station). However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Denali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and Denali (Station) is 396 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station), including transfers.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Airport station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $430 and takes 9h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $310 - $1,500 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Anchorage Airport (ANC), USA and Denali (Station), AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Anchorage, AK - Airport to Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaska once daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Denali once a week. Tickets cost $120–418 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- wrightairservice.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Healy Lake Airport via Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,400
- 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
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Airport to Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Village - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Anchorage-ANC to Denali (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Park/McKinley Village - Alaska station.
Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Denali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station) is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Anchorage Airport (ANC) to Denali (Station).
There are 34+ hotels available in Denali (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Anchorage Airport (ANC) and Denali (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.