Alaska is located northwest of Washington State, and west of Canada’s Yukon. At its southernmost, Alaska is just 1.5 hours by jet from Seattle, the closest major airport outside the state. Other towns farther north take from 3.5-4 hours by jet from Seattle. Commercial airlines fly into both Anchorage and Fairbanks throughout the year.

If arriving to Denali Park Village via train, please note that a rail shuttle and porterage surcharge will be applied to your reservation.

During the summer months, the Alaska Railroad Corporation makes daily trips from Anchorage and Fairbanks to Denali. The Park Connection, a private motor coach company, also offers daily luxury coach service between Anchorage and Denali. Contact us and we can assist you in making transportation reservations from either Anchorage or Fairbanks to Denali.

The Alaska Railroad route spans more than 500 miles from Seward to the entrance of Denali National Park and Preserve on to Fairbanks. Friendly hospitality, born of Alaska’s frontier spirit, lives on at the Alaska Railroad through the tour guides and onboard services staff.

We can assist you in making transportation reservations via Alaska Railroad. Please call our reservations office of 1.800.276.7234 or email us at info@denaliparkvillage.com. Don’t forget to book your shuttle service between the Denali Train Depot and your hotel. The depot is located several miles from most hotels and taxi service is not readily available

Driving to Alaska is high on the list of many adventurers. The trip is legendary for its beauty. Once a bumpy dirt road, the Alaska Highway is now a modern, well maintained highway. Construction occurs seasonally and may cause delays in small sections, but otherwise, it’s smooth driving! Particularly in summer, visitor amenities, including gasoline, food and motels, are abundant along the entire 1,500-mile Alaska Highway.

How long does it take to get to Denali National Park from Anchorage or Fairbanks? It is about 250 miles from Anchorage and in good weather and without traffic delays will take 4-5 hours. Summer traffic can be particularly heavy so giving yourself 6 hours will allow you to make bathroom and food stops and ensure you have enough time to get to your campground or bus.

It is about 120 miles from Fairbanks to Denali and the drive takes about 2 – 2 ½ hours again depending on the weather and traffic.

The Alaska Highway officially begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. You can reach “Mile Zero” by heading north up the B.C.’s Cassiar Highway. Or, you can roll through Alberta’s high prairie and head west to Dawson Creek. Driving to Alaska in a private car or RV offers the opportunity to linger along the way. Some of the world’s wildest and most beautiful national and state parks are along this route. Cultural attractions, adventure tours, incredible scenery and unforgettable experiences make this option popular with independent travelers.

Alaska has more coastline than the rest of the United States combined. Seeing it – and Alaska’s abundant marine life and tidewater glaciers – is one of the most popular travel options in the state. There are two ways to reach Alaska by sea: cruise ship or ferry.

Cruising is the single most popular way to see Alaska, and for good reason. Cruise companies have operated in Alaska since the early 20th century, and have perfected the art of the Alaska cruise. Cruise visitors travel in all-inclusive comfort on ships of all sizes and on itineraries of varying length, with abundant tour options in established ports of call.

Cruises fall into two basic categories: large ship and small ship cruises. Itineraries to Alaska range from seven days to several weeks, depending on route. Small ships tend to offer more individualized service and custom or specialty itineraries (for instance, cruises focused on photography, whale watching or archaeology). Large ships offer lavish entertainment, shopping and extensive tour networks in major ports to create a seamless travel experience.

If arriving via cruise ship into Whittier or Seward, ask about transportation options and overnight accommodations that you can add on to your Denali packages.

Denali Park Village offers complimentary shuttle buses between the Lodge and Denali Visitor Center, Wilderness Access Center, and the Lynx Creek Convenience Store. The shuttle runs approximately every hour. Ask our front desk staff for hours of operation. Many activities in Denali also offer courtesy transportation from most hotels to their facility. Inquire about courtesy transportation when making reservations.