The Scenic Train Ride In Alaska That Runs Year-Round

There’s a scenic train ride in Alaska that runs all year long, but it’s especially beautiful in the winter time. This epic train ride brings you from Anchorage all the way up to Fairbanks, and no matter the season, you’ll find something gorgeous to look at.

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This 12-hour journey takes you through some of the prettiest countryside of all of the state. You’ll pass by mountain ranges, small towns, and plenty of boreal forest along the way.

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The winter trail is called the Aurora Train, and it is more limited in its offerings. It has more rides during the Christmas holidays.

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The winter will grace you with cotton candy sunrises and sunsets, plenty of alpenglow, freshly fallen snow, and a peek at the aurora borealis if you’re lucky. And you’ll usually glimpse a moose or two along the way.

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You can get off at this stop all year round, and Talkeetna always has something amazing going on. Whether you’re snow machining in the Alaska Range, eating pie at the Talkeetna Roadhouse, or just enjoying the scenery, Talkeetna is an excellent stopover for those who want to take the route at a more leisurely pace.

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But no matter the time of year, Alaska will always take your breath away. We promise.

Have you ever taken the scenic train ride in Alaska from Anchorage to Denali? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below!

If you stop off in Talkeetna, make sure you stop in at The Small Bakery At Talkeetna Roadhouse.

If driving is more your style, these road trips through Alaska will show you so much of what the state has to offer. Just remember to check our road trip packing guide before you head out!