There are 3 ways to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
3h 9m$76–105Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Denali Parkcar 145.8 mi
2h 49m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Denalitrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
5h 4m$118–330
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Talkeetna to Denali Park. However, there are services departing from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays and arriving at Denali Cabins - Alaska via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Talkeetna to Denali Park. However, there are services departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Denali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Talkeetna and Denali Park is 147 miles. The road distance is 146.7 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park without a car is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park, including transfers.
Talkeetna to Denali Park bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Talkeetna to Denali Park train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Denali Park is to bus which takes 3h 9m and costs $75 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $330 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Denali Park, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Cabins - Alaska once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 3h 6m. 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 Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Talkeetna to Denali Park bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Talkeetna to Denali Park train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Denali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Denali Park is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Talkeetna to Denali Park.
There are 12+ hotels available in Denali Park.


