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Park Connection Schedules and Rates

Park ConnectionFeaturing comfortable coaches and strategically scheduled daily runs, the Alaska Park Connection makes best use of your limited vacation time as you travel through spectacular wilderness areas including Denali National Park, Chugach National Forest, Denali State Park and Chugach State Park.

The Seward highway south of Anchorage is a National Scenic Byway. Little wonder -- the drive down Turnagain Arm, over Turnagain Pass and Moose Pass, and past Trail and Kenai Lakes is spectacular and awe-inspiring. North of Anchorage the route follows the Parks highway through Denali State Park, where some of the best views of Mt. McKinley can be seen. Your knowledgeable driver will point out the highlights along the way.

Since the Parks and Seward highways travel different routes than the Alaska Railroad, utilizing the Alaska Park Connection coach ride in one direction is a logical combination with an Alaska Railroad trip in or out of Anchorage.

We offer a number schedules to meet your needs, including twice daily trips in both directions between Denali Park, Anchorage and Seward. The Park to Park (Denali to Seward) service is the only transportation link available which allows travel between Denali Park and Seward / Kenai Fjords National Park (either direction) in a single day. Visitors who have already spent time in Anchorage will appreciate this money saving feature. The Denali Express is a great choice for those with limited time in Denali Park or who need to meet up with buses traveling to Denali Park's backcountry lodges. The Fairbanks Express allows quick and easy service to or from Denali Park. The Seward Express service is great for passengers traveling to Seward for the day to take a Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise.

2008 Southbound Schedule Denali to Seward Denali Express Fairbanks Express Seward Express
Operating Dates 5/17 - 9/14 5/31 - 9/8 5/31 - 8/31 5/17 - 9/14
Depart Fairbanks     9:00am  
Arrive Denali Park     11:30am  
Depart Denali Park ** 8:00am 2:00pm    
Arrive Talkeetna AK Lodge 10:30am na    
Depart Talkeetna AK Lodge 11:00am na    
Arrive McKinley Princess na 4:15pm    
Depart McKinley Princess na 4:30pm    
Arrive Anchorage 1:30pm 7:30pm    
Depart Anchorage 3:00pm     7:00am
Arrive Seward 6:00pm     10:00am

 

2008 Northbound Schedule Seward to Denali Denali Express Fairbanks Express Seward Express
Operating Dates 5/17 - 9/14 5/31 - 9/8 5/31 - 8/31 5/17 - 9/14
Depart Seward ** 10:30am     6:30pm
Arrive Anchorage 1:30pm     9:30pm
Depart Anchorage 3:00pm 7:00am    
Arrive Talkeetna AK Lodge 5:30pm na    
Depart Talkeetna AK Lodge 6:00pm na    
Arrive McKinley Princess na 9:45am    
Depart McKinley Princess na 10:00am    
Arrive Denali Park 9:00pm 12:30pm    
Depart Denali Park     2:00pm  
Arrive Fairbanks 9:00pm 12:30pm 4:30pm  

 

2008 Rates Fairbanks Denali Talkeetna / MPL Anchorage Seward
Fairbanks   $56 $79 $112 na
Denali Park $56   $56 $79 $135
Talkeetna / McKinley Princess $79 $56   $56 $112
Anchorage $112 $79 $56   $56
Seward na $135 $112 $56  
Whittier na $135 $112 $56 na

** Exact departure time will vary by departure location. Call for exact departure locations and times or download our full schedule. Rates for infants and children under the age of 12 are 50% off the adult rates listed above. Standard commission offered to licensed travel agents. To make a reservation, contact us on-line or give us a call toll-free at 800-208-0200. You can check availability by choosing a specific event from our Alaska Transportation page.

Connecting service to Whittier. On cruise ship "turn-around" days we now offer service both from Anchorage to Whittier and Whittier to Anchorage. This service also connects in both directions with our coaches from Denali Park and Talkeetna. With this schedule you can travel in either direction between Denali Park and Whittier, all in the same day.

Advance reservations are required for all scheduled runs. Schedules, dates and rates are subject to changes without notice.

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