2024 Park Connection Schedule
The Park Connection operates three routes, plus special cruise transfers on designated ship days
- Park to Park: Connects Denali National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park, with same-day service between Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna and Denali. You can ride all the way in either direction between Denali Park and Kenai Fjords/Seward, or any of the shorter segments in between.
- Denali Express: Runs between Anchorage and Denali National Park, timed to meet up with buses traveling to/from Denali's backcountry Kantishna lodges.
- Seward Express: Runs between Seward and Anchorage. Perfect for Kenai Fjords day trips and those travelers looking to maximize their time in Seward.
- Cruise Transfers: Run between Anchorage and Whittier or Seward on designated ship days. See more details on our cruise transfer page.
One of the quickest way to see all train schedules and rates is to use our Alaska Transportation Finder. You can also download our full schedule here. If you are ready to book now, reserve tickets online with our Express Checkout .
Park to Park | Northbound | May 17 - September 14, 2024
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Seward to Anchorage | Depart: 10:20 AM | Arrive: 1:30 PM |
| Route: Anchorage to Talkeetna | Depart: 3:00 PM | Arrive: 5:30 PM |
| Route: Talkeetna to Denali | Depart: 5:45 PM | Arrive: 8:30 PM |
Park to Park | Southbound | May 18 - September 15, 2024
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Denali to Talkeetna | Depart: 7:00 AM | Arrive: 10:45 AM |
| Route: Talkeetna to Anchorage | Depart: 11:00 AM | Arrive: 1:30 PM |
| Route: Anchorage to Seward | Depart: 3:00 PM | Arrive: 5:45 PM |
Denali Express | Northbound | June 3 - August 31, 2024
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Anchorage to Talkeetna | Depart: 6:30 AM | Arrive: 9:00 AM |
| Route: Talkeetna to Denali | Depart: 9:15 AM | Arrive: 12:30 PM |
Denali Express | Southbound | June 3 - August 31, 2024
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Denali to Talkeetna | Depart: 1:45 PM | Arrive: 5:30 PM |
| Route: Talkeetna to Anchorage | Depart: 5:45 PM | Arrive: 8:30 PM |
Seward Express | May 18 - September 14, 2024
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Anchorage to Seward | Depart: 7:00 AM | Arrive: 9:45 AM |
| Route: Seward to Anchorage | Depart: 6:20 PM | Arrive: 9:30 PM |
Seward Cruise Transfers | Designated Ship Days
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Seward to Anchorage | Depart: 9:45 AM | Arrive: 12:30 PM |
| Route: Anchorage to Seward | Depart: 3:00 PM | Arrive: 5:45 PM |
Whitter Cruise Transfers | Designated Ship Days
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Whittier to Anchorage | Depart: 9:45 AM | Arrive: 12:00 PM |
| Route: Anchorage to Whittier | Depart: 3:00 PM | Arrive: 5:00 PM |