There are 4 ways to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
2h 37m$172–332Drive 365.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Fort Wainwrightcar 365.5 mi
6h 54m$67–97Bus
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
9h 30m$300–348Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
11h 54m$207–597
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $170 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright. However, there are services departing from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center and arriving at Fairbanks, AK via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Anchorage and Fort Wainwright is 280 miles. The road distance is 367.7 miles.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs $300 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright, including transfers.
Anchorage to Fort Wainwright bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Anchorage to Fort Wainwright train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $170 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $350 and takes 9h 30m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Fort Wainwright, AK, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Fort Wainwright via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and Fairbanks, AK in around 9h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Anchorage to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $170–553
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $170–300
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $553
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Denali Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskatravel.com
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- https://www.alaskatravel.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskatravel.com/transportation/private-transfers-fairbanks-denali/
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More Questions & Answers
Anchorage to Fort Wainwright bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Anchorage to Fort Wainwright train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anchorage to Fort Wainwright is 368 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Anchorage to Fort Wainwright.
There are 179+ hotels available in Fort Wainwright.


