Park Connection Motorcoach

Alaska Park Connection Motorcoach

The Park Connection is an Alaskan owned and operated bus line offering seasonal summer service to Anchorage, Denali Park, Seward, Talkeetna, and Whittier. This deluxe motorcoach service is the only way to connect between Seward or Whittier and Talkeetna or Denali Park in one day, making it an ideal complement in both shorter travel times and affordable fares to riding the train in Alaska.

Quick Facts

  • Same-day service between Seward or Whittier and Denali
  • Deluxe motorcoaches
  • Onboard lavatory

Why Motorcoach on a Train Site?

See how the Park Connection complements the train.

Park Connection Experience


The Park Connection fleet consists of full-sized deluxe motorcoaches for the most comfortable ride.

Comfortable seats are equipped with seatbelts and in-seat power. There are large picture windows to enjoy passing scenery. There are upper racks for carry-on bags, and luggage bays underneath the coach for checked bags.

All coaches have an onboard restroom. Knowledgeable driver-guides point out route highlights along the way. Photo and rest stops are made time and conditions permitting.

Park Connection Motorcoach Schedule & Fares

The Park Connection offers twice daily departures from primary railbelt destinations in the summer. Child rates are for infants and children 11 and under. Whittier rates include the $5 per person City of Whittier Commercial Recreational Ground Passenger Fee. Rates are based on one-way service.

Schedule

Northbound: May 13 – September 15, 2026
Southbound: May 14 – September 16, 2026

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Northbound
Seward to Anchorage10:20 AM1:30 PM
Anchorage to Talkeetna3:00 PM5:30 PM
Talkeetna to Denali Park5:45 PM8:30 PM
Southbound
Denali Park to Talkeetna7:00 AM10:45 AM
Talkeetna to Anchorage11:00 AM1:30 PM
Anchorage to Seward3:00 PM5:45 PM

June 1 – August 31, 2026

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Northbound
Anchorage to Talkeetna6:30 AM8:45 AM
Talkeetna to Denali Park9:15 AM12:30 PM
Southbound
Denali Park to Talkeetna1:45 PM5:15 PM
Talkeetna to Anchorage5:45 PM8:30 PM

May 15 – September 15, 2026

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Seward to Anchorage6:20 PM9:45 PM
Anchorage to Seward7:00 AM9:45 PM

Designated Ship Days

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Whittier to Anchorage9:45 AM12:00 PM
Anchorage to Whittier1:30 PM3:45 PM
Anchorage to Whittier3:00 PM5:00 PM

Designated Ship Days

RouteDeparture TimeArrival Time
Whittier to Seward9:45 AM12:15 PM
Seward to Whittier1:10 PM3:45 PM

Fares

RouteAdult/Child
Anchorage to Denali Park$115/57.50
Anchorage to Seward$80/40
Anchorage to Talkeetna$80/40
Anchorage to Whittier$85/45
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Denali Park to Anchorage$115/57.50
Denali Park to Seward$195/97.50
Denali Park to Talkeetna$80/40
Denali Park to Whittier$200/102.50
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Seward to Anchorage$80/40
Seward to Denali Park$195/97.50
Seward to Talkeetna$160/80
Seward to Whittier$120/62.50
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Talkeetna to Anchorage$80/40
Talkeetna to Denali Park$80/40
Talkeetna to Seward$160/80
Talkeetna to Whittier$165/85
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Whittier to Anchorage$85/45
Whittier to Denali Park$200/102.50
Whittier to Seward$120/62.50
Whittier to Talkeetna$165/85