There are 3 ways to get from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Parkbus
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus
- Take the taxi from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Trapper Creektaxi
7h 59m$295–340Drive 242.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairbanks to Trapper Creekcar 242.6 mi
4h 30m$45–64Train, taxi
- Take the train from Fairbanks to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
- Take the taxi from Talkeetna to Trapper Creektaxi
9h 26m$196–505
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Fairbanks and Trapper Creek is 311 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 59m and costs $290 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairbanks to Trapper Creek is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek.
There are 57+ hotels available in Trapper Creek.
What companies run services between Fairbanks, AK, USA and Trapper Creek, AK, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fairbanks to Trapper Creek. However, you can take the bus to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park, take the bus to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays, then take the taxi to Trapper Creek. Alternatively, you can take the train to Talkeetna then take the taxi to Trapper Creek.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Fairbanks to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–425
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $130–250
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $425
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskatravel.com
Bus from Fairbanks, AK to Denali Cabins, McKinley Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- https://www.alaskatravel.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskatravel.com/transportation/private-transfers-fairbanks-denali/
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Denali Cabins - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Talkeetna Taxi
- Phone
- +1-907-355-8294
- Website
- talkeetnataxi.com
Talkeetna Taxi
- Phone
- +1-907-355-8294
- Website
- talkeetnataxi.com
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