There are 3 ways to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
3h 54m$62–87Drive 99 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eagle River to Talkeetnacar 99 mi
2h$19–27Train
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
4h 39m$87–292
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Eagle River to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Old Glenn & Centerfield Nnw and arriving at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Eagle River to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Anchorage and arriving at Talkeetna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Eagle River and Talkeetna is 131 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Eagle River to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Eagle River to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Anchorage station.
The best way to get from Eagle River to Talkeetna is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Eagle River, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Anchorage to Talkeetna once a week. Tickets cost $85–284 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Eagle River to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Eagle River to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Talkeetna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eagle River to Talkeetna is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Eagle River to Talkeetna.
There are 47+ hotels available in Talkeetna.


