There are 3 ways to get from Denali to Fairbanks by car, bus, or train
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Denali to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkcar
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
5h 30m$179–186Drive 209 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denali to Fairbankscar 209 mi
5h 3m$39–56Drive, train
- Drive from Denali to Denalicar
- Take the train from Denali to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 44m$101–324
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denali to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Denali to Fairbanks is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Denali and Fairbanks is 216 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Denali to Fairbanks, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Denali to Fairbanks is 210 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Denali to Fairbanks.
There are 162+ hotels available in Fairbanks.
What companies run services between Denali, AK, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
There is no direct connection from Denali to Fairbanks. However, you can drive to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park then take the bus to Fairbanks, AK. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Denali to Fairbanks via Denali in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Denali to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–292
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $292
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
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