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Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Anchorage to Fairbanks One Way

Overview

Experience the splendor of winter in Alaska from the comfort of a warm railcar, complete with comfortable seats, large picture windows and onboard dining. The Aurora Winter Train travels between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making the northbound 12-hour journey on Saturdays, as well as select mid-week departures (Tuesdays and/or Thursdays) December through March. Flagstop service is provided along the 50-mile stretch of roadless backcountry south of Hurricane Gulch.

While the Aurora Winter Train travels the same stretch of tracks as the summer Denali Star Train, the views are strikingly distinct; the vibrant colors of Alaska’s summer landscape give way to the quiet serenity of pristine snow. On a clear day, a spectacular view of Denali rises into view above the Susitna River. And anywhere along the tracks, a watchful eye may be rewarded with the sight of a moose in the wild.

City: Anchorage

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $226.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $226.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Optional dining and snack bar

Comfortable reserved seating in non-smoking cars

One-way rail transportation from Anchorage to Fairbanks

Baggage services

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 (52)

ValueWithClass

Mar 2025

It's a long trip and kind of expensive, but I recommend it anyway. The views of mountains, rivers, and wildlife are unforgetable. Announcements ensure you don't miss anything. I ordered the pot roast for dinner. It was excellent and the portion was fairly large. Staff on the train and in the train station were all pleasant and helpful.

Mrs G

Mar 2025

The trip of a lifetime. We boarded the Winter Train in Fairbanks and rode to the end of the line in Anchorage. The views were stunning, the staff (Daniel & Sara) were so knowledgeable and fun to talk to and the food in the dining car was surprisingly delicious and reasonably priced. This is a unique opportunity to see Alaska in a way that few are able to see. I would definitely recommend this trip to everyone.

Curious42896110920

Feb 2025

The train ride was scenic, commentators were great went from Anchorage to Telkeetna great town to stay in.would like to give a shot out to Mario who is staff at the depot in Anchorage he went to the Harley store and got shirts, poker chips etc for me how nice it was to get back and was given those Harley items wow just an awesome man