There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaskabus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
2h 34m$165Drive 122.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Centercar 122.6 mi
2h 16m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Fairbanks to Denalitrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
4h 12m$85–292
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fairbanks, AK and arriving at Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fairbanks and arriving at Denali. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Fairbanks and Denali Visitor Center is 125 miles. The road distance is 123.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center without a car is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $165.
The bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs once daily.
Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Fairbanks station.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center is to bus which takes 2h 34m and costs $165. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $300 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Denali Visitor Center, AK, USA?
Alaska Tour & Travel operates a bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska once daily. Tickets cost $165 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Fairbanks to Denali once a week. Tickets cost $85–292 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Fairbanks to Denali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- 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 Fairbanks, AK to Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- 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
Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Denali Park Village Lodge - Alaska station.
Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Denali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Fairbanks to Denali Visitor Center.
There are 34+ hotels available in Denali Visitor Center.