There are 3 ways to get from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
2h 35m$165Drive 123 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denali (Station) to Fairbankscar 123 mi
2h 17m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Denali to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
3h 50m$85–292
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska and arriving at Fairbanks, AK. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
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 (Station) and Fairbanks is 126 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.
The best way to get from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks without a car is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $165.
The bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK takes 2h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.
Denali (Station) to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska station.
Denali (Station) to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Denali station.
The best way to get from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks is to bus which takes 2h 35m and costs $165. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Denali (Station), AK, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?
Alaska Tour & Travel operates a bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK once daily. Tickets cost $165 and the journey takes 2h 35m. 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
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Denali to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–292
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $292
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskatravel.com
Bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- 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
Denali (Station) to Fairbanks bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Fairbanks, AK station.
Denali (Station) to Fairbanks train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denali (Station) to Fairbanks is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Denali (Station) to Fairbanks.
There are 180+ hotels available in Fairbanks.

