There are 3 ways to get from Talkeetna to Girdwood by train, bus, or car
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 Talkeetna to Anchoragetrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
- Take the train from Anchorage to Girdwoodtrain Glacier Discovery SB / ...
5h 48m$132–506Drive 151.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Girdwoodcar 151.6 mi
2h 59m$26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Denali Express
- Take the train from Anchorage to Girdwoodtrain Glacier Discovery SB / ...
5h 59m$110–293
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Girdwood is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Girdwood is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Talkeetna to Girdwood. However, there are services departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Girdwood via Anchorage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Talkeetna and Girdwood is 146 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Girdwood without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs $130 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Talkeetna to Girdwood, including transfers.
Talkeetna to Girdwood train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
Talkeetna to Girdwood train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Girdwood is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Talkeetna to Girdwood.
There are 76+ hotels available in Girdwood.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Girdwood, AK, USA?
You can take a train from Talkeetna to Downtown Alyeska via Anchorage, Girdwood, and Ice Cream Shop and Coast Pizza in around 5h 48m.
- 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
- $80–297
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $80–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $297
Train from Anchorage to Girdwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–208
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $50–160
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $208
Train from Anchorage to Girdwood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–208
- Website
- Alaska Railroad
- Schedules at
- Alaska Railroad Schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $50–160
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $208
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Park Connection
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- The Park Connection
- Schedules at
- The Park Connection 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