There are 3 ways to get from Talkeetna to North Pole 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
- Take the bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AKbus Denali Park to Fairbanks Van Transfer
8h 56m$236–262Drive 286.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to North Polecar 286.3 mi
5h 22m$53–76Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Fairbankstrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
9h 1m$181–490
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to North Pole is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to North Pole is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Talkeetna to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays and arriving at 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park and 101 - Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Talkeetna to North Pole. However, there are services departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Fairbanks via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Talkeetna and North Pole is 300 miles. The road distance is 288 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to North Pole without a car is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $230 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Talkeetna to North Pole, including transfers.
Talkeetna to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Talkeetna to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to North Pole is to bus which takes 8h 56m and costs $230 - $270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $490 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
You can take a bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to 850 - Santa Claus Lane @ 5th Ave via Denali Cabins, McKinley Park, Fairbanks, AK, and 101 - Transit Center in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks once a week. Tickets cost $130–425 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Talkeetna to Fairbanks
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $130–425
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $130–250
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $425
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Denali Cabins - Alaska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 800-208-0200
- [email protected]
- Website
- alaskatravel.com
Bus from Denali Cabins, McKinley Park to Fairbanks, AK
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $165
- Website
- https://www.alaskatravel.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskatravel.com/transportation/private-transfers-fairbanks-denali/
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More Questions & Answers
Talkeetna to North Pole bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Denali Cabins - Alaska station.
Talkeetna to North Pole train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Fairbanks station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to North Pole is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Talkeetna to North Pole.
There are 133+ hotels available in North Pole.


