Alaska Railroad
About Us
The Alaska Railroad Corporation is a self-sustaining, full-service railroad serving ports and communities from the Gulf of Alaska to Fairbanks.
Owned by the State of Alaska since 1985, the Railroad is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor of Alaska. The Alaska Railroad is one of North America’s only railroads providing both passenger and freight service, and one of the last railroads offering flag stop service.
Tickets
The railroad sells tickets for just rail segments, or you can buy rail+activities and rail+activies+lodging to create complete, multi-day vacations that span the state from areas north of Fairbanks to Glacier Bay in southeast.
The average cost for a ticket from Anchorage to Girdwood is $78-96 one-way or $123-162 roundtrip. Check Fares Here
Girdwood Stop
Girdwood has a train depot but it only runs in the Winter. There are no Alaska Railroad staff or services at this location. Passengers boarding in Girdwood must purchase tickets before boarding train and present them to the train conductor upon arrival of the train.
You’ll need to catch either the Coastal Classic Train or the Glacier Discovery Train. Please check the schedule at Alaska Railroad Website.
Services
Since the completion of the main line of track in 1923, the Alaska Railroad has served as a full-service railroad and vital transportation link to ports and communities throughout Southcentral and Interior Alaska.
In the summer months, the Alaska Railroad operates three daily passenger trains as well as a five-day-a-week flagstop train. Popular destinations include Denali National Park, Seward, Fairbanks, Spencer Glacier, Talkeetna, Whittier and more.
On board, passengers may choose from two classes of service: comfortable appointed Adventure Class, or premier glass-domed GoldStar Service. Local tour guides and freshly prepared meals ensure a memorable onboard experience to complement the incredible views of Alaska.
The Alaska Railroad also offers passenger service in the winter months, operating the Aurora Winter Train between Anchorage, Talkeetna and Fairbanks.
Location
The train depot in Girdwood is on Brundie Rd. Take Toadstool Drive off the Seward Highway to Brundie Rd. The train depot is next to the Bird to Gird Trail.
