There are 5 ways to get from Seward to Talkeetna by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Anchorage
best- Take the bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Seward Cruise Transfer
- Take the bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahaysbus Denali Express Northbound
6h 7m$123–172Drive 237.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seward to Talkeetnacar 237.8 mi
4h 38m$44–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Seward Cruise Transfer
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
6h 59m$148–377Bus
- Take the bus from Small Boat Harbor - Seward, AK to Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Alaskabus Park to Park Northbound
7h 10m$95–140Train
- Take the train from Seward to Anchoragetrain Coastal Classic NB
- Take the train from Anchorage to Talkeetnatrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
8h 21m$171–577
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seward to Talkeetna is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seward to Talkeetna is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Small Boat Harbor - Seward, AK and arriving at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Alaska. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Seward to Talkeetna. However, there are services departing from Seward and arriving at Talkeetna via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Seward and Talkeetna is 240 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seward to Talkeetna without a car is to bus via Anchorage which takes 6h 7m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Seward to Talkeetna, including transfers.
Seward to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska station.
Seward to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Seward station.
The best way to get from Seward to Talkeetna is to bus via Anchorage which takes 6h 7m and costs $120 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $600 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Seward, AK, USA and Talkeetna, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays via Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seward to Talkeetna via Seward and Anchorage in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
Train from Seward to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–274
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $80–180
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $274
Train from Anchorage to Talkeetna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center to Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Small Boat Harbor - Seward, AK to Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Seward to Talkeetna bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Seward to Talkeetna train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seward to Talkeetna is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Seward to Talkeetna.
There are 47+ hotels available in Talkeetna.