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The Alaska Railroad provides year-round rail transportation throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska, traversing almost 500 miles of remote and wild landscapes and safely bringing more than 500,000 passengers to Railbelt destinations each year.
Here, you'll find information about Alaska Railroad routes, schedules, fares, and depot locations -- and when you're ready, you can easily buy a train ticket online.
Looking for more information about planning a trip with the Alaska Railroad? Check our Travel Planning page to learn more about day trips, overnight getaways and week-long itineraries.
Rich in frontier spirit and local knowledge, the Alaska Railroad is an enduring Alaska icon, offering an exceptional way to travel and see Alaska.

What are you waiting for? This is no ordinary way to tour Denali and beyond! Your journey starts in the welcoming town of Healy, Alaska. From there, your adventure belongs to you. You can travel south on the George Parks Highway to the entrance of Denali National Park, Broad Pass and Talkeetna. Or, you can drive north to Alaska’s Golden Heart City of Fairbanks. Whichever direction you decide to travel, it will be a unique experience full of incredible scenery, stunning vistas and, more often than not, lots of Alaska wildlife.

Have the freedom for a “bucket list” dream vacation in Alaska. Keys to Denali, car rentals will meet you at the Denali Train Depot or bus stop, take you to their office in Healy for a good start to your Denali vacation. They provide a moving tour desk.  Upon Denali departure, they meet you back at the Keys to Denali office. They will take you to your departure spot.  They can tag your luggage for the AK Railroad bins for an easy departure.

There is a $50 transportation fee, UNLESS they book your train or bus tickets. If they book tickets for you, the transportation fee is waived. They are the only local rental car business stationed in Denali.

Rental cars start at $150.00 per day for sedans and 10% State Rental Tax on each vehicle.  Keys to Denali has mid-sized SUV’s ($180), large SUV’s ($220.00) or vans ($250).

First have Keys to Denali book railroad tickets throughout the state, flights and glacier tours, fjords trips, rafting, Husky Homestead, Fat Truck, zipline and more.  Coolers, bear spray, good binoculars, hiking poles, and backpacks are part of their complimentary service. They can provide information about fine Denali accommodation, as well.

Please visit their website for more information or call from 9-9 Alaskan time at 800-683-1239.  They have 35 years’ experience of hosting guests in Denali.

Rental car drivers need to be 25 or older, rent with a credit card not a debit card,  have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.  All the cars are returned to Denali.

The Park Connection Motorcoach is a scheduled summer bus line service that operates between Anchorage, Denali National Park, Talkeetna, Whittier and Seward. We operate multiple trips daily to most destinations, and offer same day tours between Denali or Talkeetna and Whittier or Seward. We use only highway quality deluxe motorcoaches, operated by courteous, professionally trained driver guides.

We are available 24/7 to provide towing, recoveries, winching and emergency roadside assistance: lock-outs, tire changes, jump-starts, and fuel deliveries on the northern Parks Highway including the communities of Nenana, Anderson, Clear AFS, Healy, Denali Park, and Cantwell. We have been serving this area for 29 years and are experienced, fully insured, and equipped to provide Alaskans and visitors with the highest quality of service in a timely manner and at reasonable prices.

We are trained and certified by International Institute of Towing and Recovery (IITR), Towing & Recovery Association of America (TRAA), and WreckMaster. We are associated with AAA and most other motor clubs and insurance companies.

We are happy to provide information on options about motoring troubles and want to do everything we can to help motorists.

Premier Alaska Tours has been in operation since 1995 as an Alaska based land tour receptive operator and motorcoach charter company.   We are locally owned by a team of intriguing Alaskans who love their hobby of offering dynamic tour packages. On staff are: a bush pilot, a mountain climber, commercial & sports fishermen, travel writers, educators and many who have completed Alaska's Running of the Reindeer.
Our combined experience with living and playing in the Great Land enables Premier to continually be recommended by our worldwide partners. We believe the best tour products are created and delivered with passion and are proud to be Alaskans in the visitor industry.