There are 4 ways to get from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
3h 11m$165Drive 122.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbankscar 122.2 mi
2h 15m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Denali to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
4h 9m$85–292Bus via Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaska
- Take the bus from Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
3h 32m$165
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska and arriving at Fairbanks, AK. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Denali and arriving at Fairbanks. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Denali National Park - Alaska and Fairbanks is 123 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.
The best way to get from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks without a car is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $165.
The bus from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs once daily.
Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska station.
Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Denali station.
The best way to get from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks is to bus which takes 3h 11m and costs $165. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Denali National Park - Alaska, AK, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
Alaska Tour & Travel operates a bus from Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK once daily. Tickets cost $165 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Denali to Fairbanks once a week. Tickets cost $85–292 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- 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 Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Fairbanks, AK station.
Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Denali National Park - Alaska to Fairbanks.
There are 162+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

