There are 5 ways to get from North Pole to Talkeetna by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Fairbanks to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
9h 11m$185–495Drive 286.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from North Pole to Talkeetnacar 286.4 mi
5h 22m$53–76Bus
- 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
9h 16m$232–262Fly to Anchorage International Airport, train
- Fly from Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane FAI - ANC
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain
6h 20m$279–645Fly 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 34m$182–613
Fairbanks (FAI) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Pole to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from North Pole to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from North Pole to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from 867 - Santa Claus Lane @ Blockbuster Video and arriving at Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Fairbanks, AK and Denali Cabins - Alaska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from North Pole to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Fairbanks and arriving at Talkeetna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
The distance between North Pole and Talkeetna is 243 miles. The road distance is 288.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Pole to Talkeetna without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $180 - $500.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from North Pole to Talkeetna, including transfers.
North Pole to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, depart from Fairbanks, AK station.
North Pole to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Fairbanks station.
The best way to get from North Pole to Talkeetna is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs $180 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $270 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between North Pole, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
Alaska Railroad operates a train from Fairbanks to Talkeetna once a week. Tickets cost $130–425 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 867 - Santa Claus Lane @ Blockbuster Video to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via 101 - Transit Center, Fairbanks, AK, and Denali Cabins - Alaska in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Fairbanks to Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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
- $30–240
- 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
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
Train from Healy to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–299
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $90–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $299
- 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/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
North Pole to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Alaska Tour & Travel, arrive at Denali Cabins, McKinley Park station.
North Pole to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Talkeetna station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Pole to Talkeetna is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from North Pole to Talkeetna.
There are 49+ hotels available in Talkeetna.