There are 3 ways to get from Talkeetna to Anchorage by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Centerbus Denali Express
2h 47m$60–85Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Talkeetna to Anchoragecar 113.8 mi
2h 16m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Talkeetna to Anchoragetrain Denali Star with Hurricane Flagstop / ...
2h 50m$85–284
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Talkeetna to Anchorage is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Talkeetna to Anchorage is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $20 - $30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays and arriving at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Talkeetna and arriving at Anchorage. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Talkeetna and Anchorage is 115 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Anchorage without a car is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $60 - $85.
The bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center takes 2h 47m including transfers and departs once daily.
Talkeetna to Anchorage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, depart from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays station.
Talkeetna to Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, depart from Talkeetna station.
The best way to get from Talkeetna to Anchorage is to bus which takes 2h 47m and costs $60 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $290 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Talkeetna, AK, USA and Anchorage, AK, USA?
Park Connection Motor Coach operates a bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Alaska Railroad operates a train from Talkeetna to Anchorage once a week. Tickets cost $85–284 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +1 800 544 0552
- reservations@akrr.com
- Website
- alaskarailroad.com
Train from Talkeetna to Anchorage
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $85–284
- Website
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/schedules
- Adventure Class Adult
- $85–190
- Goldstar Service Adult
- $284
- Phone
- +1 800.266.8625
- info@alaskacoach.com
- Website
- alaskacoach.com
Bus from Downtown Talkeetna at Mahays to Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.alaskacoach.com/schedules/
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More Questions & Answers
Talkeetna to Anchorage bus services, operated by Park Connection Motor Coach, arrive at Anchorage, AK - Dena'ina Civic Center station.
Talkeetna to Anchorage train services, operated by Alaska Railroad, arrive at Anchorage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Talkeetna to Anchorage is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Talkeetna to Anchorage.
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