2026 Alaska Train Schedules
Both the Alaska Railroad and Wilderness Express operate on the Denali Star train. Wilderness Express operating dates can differ slightly, you can check availability here. The McKinley Explorer operates on a separate schedule shown below. Contact us for a schedule if your desired route or segment is not shown.
Northbound: May 13 – September 16, 2026
Southbound: May 14 – September 17, 2026
| Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbound | ||||
| Anchorage to Talkeetna | 8:20 AM | 11:05 AM | ||
| Talkeetna to Denali | 11:20 AM | 3:40 PM | ||
| Denali to Fairbanks | 4:00 PM | 8:00 PM | ||
| Southbound | ||||
| Fairbanks to Denali | 8:20 AM | 12:10 PM | ||
| Denali to Talkeetna | 12:30 PM | 4:40 PM | ||
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | 5:05 PM | 8:00 PM | ||
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May 15 – September 13, 2026
| Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Seward | 6:45 AM | 11:20 AM |
| Seward to Anchorage | 6:00 PM | 10:15 PM |
May 11 – September 14, 2026
| Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Whittier | 9:45 AM | 12:05 PM |
| Whittier to Anchorage | 6:45 PM | 9:00 PM |
May 15 – September 15, 2026
| Route | Departure Time | Arrival Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbound | ||||
| Anchorage to Talkeetna | 9:15 AM | 12:15 PM | ||
| Talkeetna to Denali | 12:35 PM | 5:15 PM | ||
| Anchorage to Denali | 9:15 AM | 5:15 PM | ||
| Southbound | ||||
| Denali to Talkeetna | 9:15 AM | 2:30 PM | ||
| Talkeetna to Anchorage | 2:45 PM | 5:45 PM | ||
| Denali to Anchorage | 9:15 AM | 5:45 PM | ||
