2027 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, allows travelers to arrive earlier and stay later in the Denali area.
- 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: Connect between Anchorage and Whittier, Anchorage and Seward, or Whittier and Seward with special cruise terminal pickups/drop-offs on designated ship days.
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 15 - September 13, 2027
| 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 16 - September 14, 2027
| 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 2 - August 30, 2027
| 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 2 - August 30, 2027
| 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 12 - September 13, 2027
| 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: 1:30 PM | Arrive: 4:00 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: 1:30 PM | Arrive: 3:45 PM |
| Route: Anchorage to Whittier | Depart: 3:00 PM | Arrive: 4:45 PM |
Whittier Seward Direct | Designated Ship Days
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Route: Whittier to Seward | Depart: 9:45 AM | Arrive: 12:15 PM |
| Route: Seward to Whittier | Depart: 1:10 PM | Arrive: 3:45 PM |