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How to get fromAnchorage to Denaliby bus, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Anchorage to Denali by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus bus Denali Express Northbound
    2. Drive from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Denalicar car
    8h 8m
    $114–159

  2. Drive 271.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anchorage to Denalicar car 271.3 mi
    6h 25m
    $50–72

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Anchorage to Denalitrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    2. Drive from Denali to Denalicar car
    10h 44m
    $145–441

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  • Distance: 337.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Denali, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Anchorage to Denali. However, you can take the bus to Denali Cabins - Alaska then drive to Denali. Alternatively, you can take a train from Anchorage to Denali via Denali in around 10h 44m.

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