Overview
This Park Connection bus line bound for Anchorage affords passengers lovely views and a comfortable ride on the six-hour route from Denali Park. The drive starts in the canyon area outside the park entrance and slowly descends through open tundra into spruce forests. After passing over the 250-foot-high Hurricane Gulch Bridge, the route progresses alongside Kesugi Ridge to the east, and the Alaska Range to the west. At Willow, the small town that hosts the official Iditarod start in March every year, the highway turns east toward Wasilla. The motorcoach drives through the Palmer Hayflats game refuge and past Eagle River before arriving into Anchorage.
Descends from open tundra to dense spruce forests.
The Park Connection Motorcoach operates two trips daily from the Denali Park area to Anchorage. The early morning Park to Park route departs from the Grande Denali Lodge, Denali Bluffs Hotel, McKinley Chalet, Denali Princess Lodge, Denali Park Village Lodge, and Denali Cabins. The motorcoach drops passengers at the Anchorage airport and downtown Dena'ina Civic Center.
The afternoon Denali Express route leaves from the same Denali hotels and also drops passengers at the airport and the Dena'ina Civic Center in downtown Anchorage. This route gives travelers time for an activity in the morning before making the drive south. Both the morning and afternoon Denali Park to Anchorage motorcoaches make brief stops in Talkeetna.
More Details
The Park Connection runs a fleet of modern 52-seat Prevost motorcoaches. Passengers onboard enjoy comfortable reclining seats equipped with seatbelts, footrests, armrests, and outlets. Seating is first-come, first-served. There is one lavatory located in the rear of the bus. Large luggage is stowed by Park Connection staff in lower bays. Guests can store their smaller items in overhead bins.
Park Connection drivers provide casual commentary on the surrounding area, keeping it light to give passengers time to relax and enjoy the picturesque wonder of Alaska's landscape. Photo stops may be made at the driver's discretion as weather and time permits.
What to Bring
The motorcoaches have large picture windows at every seat, so bring a camera onboard to capture the scenery along the way.
Special Instructions
The Park Connection allows two bags and one small carry on item per person. Additional fees may apply for excessively large oversized bags or items like bicycles, fish boxes, fishing equipment, or climbing equipment. There is no charge for items like strollers, car seats, wheelchairs, scooters, or oxygen concentrators.
Park Connection motorcoaches are wheelchair accessible. Please notify the Park Connection at least 48 hours in advance if wheelchair accessibility is required. Each motorcoach can accommodate up to two wheelchair passengers at one time.
Departure/Arrival Points
Passengers must be at their designated pickup location at least 15 minutes prior to the schedule departure time. Pickup and drop-off locations are strictly limited to the list below.
Denali Park Departures
Grande Denali Lodge
Denali Bluffs Hotel
McKinley Chalet
Denali Princess Lodge
Denali Park Village Lodge
Denali Cabins
Anchorage Arrivals
Dena'ina Civic Center
Anchorage Airport
Rates & Dates
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product. Remember, we have a lowest price guarantee for nearly everything we sell.
Child rates apply to children under the age of 12.
| Dates |
Adult |
Child |
| 5/15/24 (W) to 9/15/24 (Su)5/15/24 (W) to 9/15/24 (Su) |
Adult: $105.00 |
Child: $52.50 |
| The rates above are subject to change without notice. |
| Dates |
Adult |
Child |
| 5/15/24 (W) to 8/31/24 (Sa)5/15/24 (W) to 8/31/24 (Sa) |
Adult: $105.00 |
Child: $52.50 |
| The rates above are subject to change without notice. |
