There are 3 ways to get from Talkeetna to Nenana by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Train Depot - Alaskabus Denali Express Northbound
- Take the train from Denali Crossing to Nenanatrain Aurora Winter Train
6h 51m$137–328Drive 219.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Nenanacar 219.7 mi
4h 9m$41–58Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Nenanatrain Aurora Winter Train
7h$110–363
Talkeetna to Nenana by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Nenana is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Nenana is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Nenana. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Talkeetna and Nenana is 217 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Nenana without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs $130 - $330.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Talkeetna to Nenana, including transfers.
Talkeetna to Nenana train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
Talkeetna to Nenana train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Nenana station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Nenana is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Talkeetna to Nenana.
There are two+ hotels available in Nenana.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Nenana, AK, USA?
Alaska Railroad operates a train from Talkeetna to Nenana once a week. Tickets cost $110–363 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Denali Crossing to Nenana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–230
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $65–170
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $230
Train from Talkeetna to Nenana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $110–363
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $110–220
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $363
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Train Depot - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
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