Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward One Way

Overview

Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly to the sea. At the end of Turnagain Arm, the tracks veer away from the road system into the backcountry wilderness – and what many consider to be the most scenic stretch of the Alaska Railroad, accessible only by train. Watch for views of massive glaciers, steep river canyons, and cascading waterfalls. The train arrives to Seward at 1115 am, allowing plenty of time to explore this charming port town – or opt to take a marine wildlife & glacier day cruise into the nearby Kenai Fjords.

City: Anchorage

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $111.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $111.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout rail journey

Optional dining and snack bar available for purchase

One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Seward departing at 645am arriving at 1115am

Comfortable reserved seating

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants (0-1) may be added to a reservation as lap children (not requiring a paid, reserved seat) but they must be registered in the booking. To register an infant as a lap child, please indicate so in the “Special Requests” option in the final checkout and include the infant’s name, age and gender.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (109)

TexasCatBird

Oct 2018

Even though our travel day was rainy, overcast with low clouds and chilly temperature our spirits soared as we traveled with Alaska Railroad along the class coastal route from Anchorage to Seward. This cruise train wasn't as luxurious as the McKinley Explorer from Denali to Anchorage but still the seats were assigned, comfortable as you sat 4 persons at a table, and looked at the marvelous scenery through large viewing windows. There was a train guide explaining important scenery coming up, wildlife we might see (we saw moose and eagles), differences between Whittier and Seward and history of the train. We also had a waitress who came by to take any orders for food or beverages. BONUS: Most impressive was the fact our Holland America tour group, who were going to embark on the Noordam for a 7 night cruise to Vancouver, had a Holland America agent on board the train who actually checked us onto our sailing. She had a lap top computer with the embarkation information for each passenger. Our passports and ship boarding passes were examined, credit card info for ship accounts collected, and actual ship key cards issued in advance of arrival to Seward. Therefore, all we needed upon leaving the train was to go through security and xray our hand held carry on luggage and board the ship. Our checked luggage was waiting for us in our cabins! This was an excellent benefit to riding the train with a departure of 12:15pm from Anchorage arriving Seward around 5:45pm. Yes, it was a bit difficult to go to the Lido Buffet, eat supper and then get to your mandatory muster station by 7:45pm but we made it.

johnandnancysolovei

Sep 2018

For our whole family--all three generations, this was the highlight of our trip to Alaska! We rode the Coastal Classic train with Gold Star service. The glass-domed cars were extraordinary. It was breathtaking to see the mountains, lakes and even a glacier from these clean, comfortable cars with panoramic views. I'm not convinced that anything else compares with this experience. We enjoyed a table-service breakfast in the dining room below the passenger area--white table cloths, choice of foods from the menu. During our travel, we were treated to commentary about the history and geography of this part of Alaska. Our commentator also included interesting (and often humorous) stories of local celebrities, both living and historical. We think that this is a trip everyone will enjoy--it's a "must-have" experience.

anniesuzannie

Sep 2018

We were blessed with a beautiful sunny clear day. The scenery was amazing!!! I was planning on reading my book during part of the 4.5hour ride but I couldn't stop looking out the window. I also enjoyed the outdoor platform. Bring a hat and mittens for the outdoor platform. We met great people on the train. Our breakfast included with Gold Star was way better then I expected!!! We had a nice menu to chose from. The food was hot and delicious! With the Gold Star ticket, you also received 2 alcohol beverages and unlimited non alcohol beverages. It was well worth the extra $$$. If you can upgrade! You won't be disappointed.