Alaska Railroad Schedule

• (May 2008 - September 2008)
• Coastal Classic Train - Anchorage to Girdwood & Seward
• Denali Star Train - Anchorage to Talkeetna, Denali, & Fairbanks
• Glacier Discovery Train - Anchorage to Whittier, Portage, Spencer Glacier, & Grandview
• Hurricane Turn Train - Talkeetna, Sherman, Canyon, Hurricane

Coastal Classic Train - Daily Service May 10 to September 15, 2008

Coastal Classic GoldStar Service 2008

GoldStar Service is coming on the Coastal Classic train. We are purchasing more double-deck dome cars! These cars are currently being built in Colorado and will be shipped to Alaska in 2008. Once we know approximately when they will arrive, we will announce the date tickets will go on sale. The latest estimated arrival time of the new cars is late summer of 2008.
Anchorage or Girdwood to Seward One Way: $154 Adult/$77 Child
Anchorage or Girdwood to Seward Round Trip: $249 Adult/$125 Child

Denali Star Train - Daily Service May 15 to September 15, 2008

Northbound only on May 15 and Southbound only on September 15, 2008

Value Fares run May 15 through May 31 and September 4 through 15, 2008.
Peak Fares run June 1 through September 3, 2008.
Children's fares apply to passengers age 2 - 11 years.

Glacier Discovery Train - Daily Service May 17 to September 15, 2008

*M signifies motorcoach transfer from Portage to Anchorage/Girdwood
Advance reservations required for Spencer rafting tour.
Roundtrip (RT) rates: Anchorage or Girdwood to Whittier RT - $74 adult/$37 child.
Portage to Whittier RT - $36 adult/$18child. No flagstop service to Spencer or Grandview.
Children's fares apply to passengers age 2-11 years.

Spencer Whistle Stop

New for 2008!
Spencer Whistle Stop Rates
FROM:

• Anchorage or Girdwood - $95 Adult/$48 Child (with motorcoach)
• Portage or Whittier $ 59 Adult/$30 Child (no motorcoach)

Click the map icon to visit the Whistle Stop at Spencer Glacier information page, and a larger map showing the whole area.

Hurricane Turn Train - May 15 to September 14, 2008

Rail service Thursday through Sunday only. RT fare from Talkeetna to Hurricane $90.

The Hurricane Turn will also run in conjunction with these holidays:
Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2008)
4th of July (Friday, July 4, 2008)
Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 1, 2008)

Ride one of America's last flag stop trains. The Hurricane Turn train has delivered Alaska locals to their remote cabins since 1923. On this wilderness run, get off the train anywhere along the 55-mile stretch: hike, fish, or journey to a remote cabin. When you are ready to return to civilization, you can stop the train on its return with the wave of a flag.

Or take the entire 115-mile route for a one-of-a- kind day trip. Starting in Talkeetna, the route threads its way along the Susitna River and through the Indian River Canyon.

New for Summer 2008: The Hurricane Turn Train departs from the Talkeetna Depot. There is shuttle service to the Talkeetna Depot from the Talkeetna Lodge.

Tickets are available for purchase onboard, however customers wishing to use credit cards must purchase tickets at the Talkeetna Depot or by calling reservations at 800-544-0552 or 907-265-2494.

There is no food service onboard. The train runs Thursday through Sunday.

Ticketed passengers may board at the Section House, downtown Talkeetna at 11:45 am. Both tours depart at 12:15 pm from the Talkeetna Depot, located at mile 13.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd. Transfers are provided from the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge.

Note that the Hurricane Turn is a flag stop train and may run late depending on the number of stops. The train only stops in each location when passengers are getting on or off the train. In rare instances, it may not be possible to see the Hurricane Gulch area due to other trains operation schedules.

• (September 2008 - May 2009)
• Aurora Winter Train - Anchorage to Fairbanks
• Hurricane Turn - Flag Stop Train

Aurora Winter Train - Sept. 20, 2008 to May 10, 2009

Anchorage ~ Fairbanks (Flag-stop service available)
Weekend Service, northbound on Saturdays and southbound on Sundays

Alaska residents and seniors (65 and over) receive 20% discount from regular fares. Children's fares (ages 2-11) are half off adult fare. Must show ID for discounted rates. Alaska ID required for resident fare. All rates, fees, schedules subject to change without notice. Dining Service is available on Aurora Winter Train.

Hurricane Turn Winter Train - October 2008 - May 2009
ANCHORAGE ~ TALKEETNA ~ HURRICANE

The Hurricane Turn Winter Train runs ONLY on the FIRST THURSDAY of every month.

Alaska residents and seniors (65 and over) receive 20% discount from regular fares. Children's fares (ages 2-11) are half off adult fare. Must show ID for discounted rates. Alaska ID required for resident fare. All rates, fees, schedules subject to change without notice. No Dining Service available on Hurricane Turn Train.