GoldStar Dome

Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome

An upgrade to the Alaska Railroad’s standard service, the GoldStar dome is the gold standard of deluxe train travel in Alaska. It’s also an all-inclusive experience, with meals and two drinks included in the ticket price. GoldStar service is available on the Coastal Classic and Denali Star routes. It’s a popular cruise transfer option to or from Seward.

Quick Facts

  • Meals included in ticket price
  • Reserved seating in upper level dome cars
  • Upper level outdoor vestibules

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GoldStar Dome Experience

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Each Goldstar Dome passenger enjoys a reserved seat in an upper-level dome car. Comfortable seats recline and feature fold down tray tables. Seats are set in two rows of two with an aisle running down the middle. But it’s the dome that’s the star of the GoldStar show: Curved glass windows run the full length of the car giving passengers unrivaled 360-degree views.

GoldStar tickets include meal(s) and beverages. Depending on the segment, this could include breakfast, lunch (soup and entrée), and/or dinner (soup or salad, entrée, and dessert). All non-alcoholic beverages are included, plus two alcoholic beverages for passengers 21 and older. Meals are served in the downstairs dining area. Bar service is available in the upper-level dome as well.

GoldStar cars have restrooms on the lower level. Both levels are wheelchair accessible. Unique to the GoldStar dome experience, each car has a covered upper-level outdoor vestibule. Only GoldStar passengers are allowed to use this space, so there is almost always plenty of room. And while GoldStar cars are very much self-contained, and you may never want to leave, you are free to walk through the rest of the Alaska Railroad Adventure Class cars. This is a good option if you are looking for simpler fare to eat, or just to stretch your legs.

Schedule & fares

GoldStar Dome Schedule & Fares

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Northbound
Anchorage to Talkeetna8:20 AM11:05 AM
Talkeetna to Denali11:20 AM3:40 PM
Denali to Fairbanks4:00 PM8:00 PM
Southbound
Fairbanks to Denali8:20 AM12:10 PM
Denali to Talkeetna12:30 PM4:40 PM
Talkeetna to Anchorage5:05 PM8:00 PM
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RoutePrice (Adult/Child)
Anchorage to Denali$393/218
Anchorage to Fairbanks$553/315
Anchorage to Talkeetna$286/151
Denali to Anchorage$406/234
Denali to Fairbanks$219/129
Denali to Talkeetna$281/148
Fairbanks to Anchorage$553/315
Fairbanks to Denali$207/129
Fairbanks to Talkeetna$361/201
Talkeetna to Anchorage$297/166
Talkeetna to Denali$281/148
Talkeetna to Fairbanks$371/216
RouteDeparture TimeArrival TimePrice (Adult/Child)
Anchorage to Seward6:45 AM11:20 AM$277/162
Seward to Anchorage6:00 PM10:15 PM$277/162
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