There are 4 ways to get from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali National Park - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
3h 39m$70–110Drive 153.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaskacar 153.1 mi
2h 57m$28–41Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Denalitrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
5h 9m$85–290Bus via Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaska
- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
3h 53m$70–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $27 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays and arriving at Denali National Park - Alaska. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Denali. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Talkeetna and Denali National Park - Alaska is 162 miles. The road distance is 154 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $70 - $110.
The bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali National Park - Alaska takes 3h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs $70 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $290 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Denali National Park - Alaska, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali National Park - Alaska once daily. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 3h 39m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Talkeetna to Denali once a week. Tickets cost $85–290 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Talkeetna to Denali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–290
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $290
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali National Park - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Bluffs Hotel - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali National Park - Alaska station.
Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Denali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Talkeetna to Denali National Park - Alaska.
There are 34+ hotels available in Denali National Park - Alaska.


