There are 3 ways to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Denali to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
4h 11m$138–356Drive 135.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Denali (Station) to North Polecar 135.7 mi
2h 31m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
4h 35m$167
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Denali (Station) to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska and arriving at 849 - Santa Claus Lane @ Wells Fargo via 101 - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Denali (Station) to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Denali and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Denali (Station) and North Pole is 130 miles. The road distance is 136.5 miles.
The best way to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole, including transfers.
Denali (Station) to North Pole bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska station.
Denali (Station) to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Denali station.
The best way to get from Denali (Station) to North Pole is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $130 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $167 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Denali (Station), AK, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
Alaska Railroad operates a train from Denali to Fairbanks once a week. Tickets cost $85–292 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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 North Pole bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Fairbanks, AK station.
Denali (Station) to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denali (Station) to North Pole is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Denali (Station) to North Pole.
There are 139+ hotels available in North Pole.

