There are 5 ways to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) by train, plane, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Talkeetna to Anchoragetrain
- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane ANC - FAI
5h 44m$218–609Drive 271.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI)car 271.3 mi
5h 6m$50–72Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Cabins - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
8h 11m$248–277Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
9h 56m$145–442Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Talkeetna to Fairbanks-FAI271.3 mi
5h 6m
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI). However, there are services departing from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays and arriving at 728 - Fairbanks International Airport via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and 167 - Fred Meyer West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI). However, there are services departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
The distance between Talkeetna and Fairbanks Airport (FAI) is 377 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $240 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI), including transfers.
Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs $240 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $450 and takes 9h 56m.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Fairbanks Airport (FAI), USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park, Fairbanks, AK, and 167 - Fred Meyer West in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks once a week. Tickets cost $130–425 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
Train from Talkeetna to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- 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 Talkeetna to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–425
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $130–250
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $425
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Schedules at
- Alaska Tour & Travel
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Talkeetna to Fairbanks-FAI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI) is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Talkeetna to Fairbanks Airport (FAI).
There are 162+ hotels available in Fairbanks Airport (FAI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Talkeetna and Fairbanks Airport (FAI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.