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How to get fromFairbanks to Denaliby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Denali by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Grande Denali Lodge - Alaskabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denali AK - Bus Depot to East Fork Bridgebus bus
    3. Walk from East Fork Bridge to Denaliunknown unknown
    6h 55m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Hurricanetrain train Aurora Winter Train
    2. Walk from Hurricane to Denaliunknown unknown
    7h 46m

  3. Train, travel via Chulitna

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Chulitnatrain train Aurora Winter Train
    2. Walk from Chulitna to Denaliunknown unknown
    8h 3m

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  • Distance: 218.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Denali, Denali Borough, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Denali. However, you can take the taxi to Fairbanks, AK, take the bus to Grande Denali Lodge - Alaska, walk to Denali AK - Bus Depot, take the bus to East Fork Bridge, then travel to Denali. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairbanks to Denali via Fairbanks and Hurricane in around 7h 46m.

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