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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkbus bus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
    2. Drive from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Denalicar car
    5h 29m
    $179–186

  2. Drive 208.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairbanks to Denalicar car 208.6 mi
    5h 3m
    $39–55

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Fairbanks to Denalitrain train Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
    2. Drive from Denali to Denalicar car
    7h 4m
    $104–315

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  • Distance: 214.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Denali. However, you can take the bus to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park then drive to Denali. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fairbanks to Denali via Denali in around 7h 4m.

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