How Do You Ride On The Alaska Railroad As A Tourist?
When you come to Alaska, a defining moment during your trip may well be a ride on the Alaska railroad. Passengers can ride on four different trains, with service from Seward to Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad has a summer schedule and fares, and a winter schedule and fares. You’ll need to check the Alaska Railroad website for up to date price information. (The link is at the bottom of the page.) Assuming you’ll visit in the summer (approx. May 15th to September 15th), you can ride the Alaska Railroad right from Downtown Anchorage on day and multi-day trips in both South and North Bound Routes. The south bound routes are less expensive, due to the shorter distances travelled. Expect to pay $55 to $195 for one way fares of substantial duration in the peak summer season. (Goldstar Service Fares are about $100 dollars higher per one way than these regular price fares.) If you’ve rented a car, and just want to take an inexpensive trip on the Alaska Railroad, ride the train from Anchorage to
