There are 6 ways to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Anchorage International Airport, train
best- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FAI - ANC
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain
5h 55m$219–568Drive 271.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetnacar 271.6 mi
5h 5m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express
8h 43m$244–276Train
- Take the train from Fairbanks to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
10h 10m$144–446Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Fairbanks-FAI to Talkeetna271.6 mi
5h 5mFly to Healy Lake Airport, train
- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Healy Lake Airport (HKB)plane FAI - HKB
- Take the train from Healy to Talkeetnatrain
7h 8m$121–550
Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from 728 - Fairbanks International Airport and arriving at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Fairbanks, AK and Denali Cabins - Alaska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Fairbanks and arriving at Talkeetna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
The distance between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) and Talkeetna is 376 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $240 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Fairbanks station.
The best way to get from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna is to bus which takes 8h 43m and costs $240 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $450 and takes 10h 10m.
What companies run services between Fairbanks Airport (FAI), USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from 728 - Fairbanks International Airport to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via 157 - UAF Wood Center, Fairbanks, AK, and Denali Cabins - Alaska in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Fairbanks to Talkeetna once a week. Tickets cost $130–425 and the journey takes 8h 50m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- wrightairservice.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Healy Lake Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- 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
Train from Fairbanks to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–425
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $130–250
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $425
Train from Healy to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–299
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $90–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $299
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Fairbanks-FAI to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Denali Cabins, McKinley Park station.
Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Talkeetna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Fairbanks Airport (FAI) to Talkeetna.
There are 47+ hotels available in Talkeetna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Fairbanks Airport (FAI) and Talkeetna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.