We provide round trip transportation between the Denali National Park train depot and our lodge. You will need to make independent arrangements for arrival to the park by train, motor coach, or car.
We recommend printing the document "Pre-Trip Planning Information" and bringing it with you. The information should help you meet us at the appropriate time and place on your arrival day.
12:30 p.m.* Meet our buses
1:15 p.m. Depart for Camp Denali -
Picnic dinner, en route
8:00 p.m. Arrive at Camp Denali
*Meet at 12:15 p.m. if arriving by car
Our blue and white buses, marked "Camp Denali" are parked at the south end of the train depot parking area (see map). Plan to eat lunch prior to meeting our buses.
During the six- to seven-hour trip into the heart of Denali National Park, your driver-naturalist guide will introduce you to the wildlife, ecosystems, and cultural history of the Far North. The drivers pause for spectacular views and to observe wildlife. A scenic stop midafternoon will include a picnic-style dinner, which is your main evening meal.
Upon arrival at Camp Denali, your hosts will welcome you at a reception featuring dessert, fresh fruit, and beverages. After a short orientation, you will be introduced to your cabin.
6:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:45 a.m. Depart Camp Denali
11:30 a.m. Arrive at Denali train depot
We make fewer stops on our return trip through the park. Our arrival at the Denali Park train depot is timed for you to make same-day coach or train connections to Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Looking for accommodations in Anchorage? Consider our B&B, Parkside Guest House, and receive a 10% discount for also staying with us in Denali.
Traveling from Anchorage on your arrival day is possible, but it makes for a very long day of travel! For a more relaxed pace, we recommend traveling to the Denali park entrance area a day ahead of time and overnighting locally.
By Bus
The Park Connection Motorcoach departs daily at 6:30am and arrives at the Denali train depot at approximately 12:30pm, in time to connect with our buses.
Reservations are necessary. Contact The Park Connection at 800-266-8625, or purchase your tickets online.
By Rental Car
Summer highway construction and traffic often cause delays. Allow 6 hours to drive from Anchorage to Denali. There is a free, long-term parking area near our meeting point, to which we will direct you upon arrival.
Please arrive by 12:15pm. Click here for current traffic updates and delays. It is not possible to drive your own vehicle to Camp Denali.
By Train
The Alaska Railroad departs daily at 8:15am and arrives in Denali at 3:45pm, which does not allow a same-day connection with our buses. For this reason, you must travel the day before your first night's stay with us and overnight near the park entrance.
Meet our buses at 12:30pm at the train depot the following day. Reservations are necessary. Contact The Alaska Railroad at 800-544-0552, or purchase your tickets online.
By Rental Car
Summer highway construction and traffic often cause delays. Allow 3 hours to drive from Fairbanks to Denali. There is a free, long-term parking area near our meeting point, to which we will direct you upon arrival.
Please arrive by 12:15pm. Click here for current traffic updates and delays. It is not possible to drive your own vehicle to Camp Denali.
By Train
The Alaska Railroad departs daily at 8:15am and arrives in Denali at approximately 11:45am. Meet our buses at the train depot upon arrival.
Reservations are necessary. Contact The Alaska Railroad at 800-544-0552, or purchase your tickets online.
Flights and Custom Travel
There are no scheduled flights to the park from Anchorage or Fairbanks. Because mountain weather is frequently responsible for cancelled flights, we discourage arrival by charter.
Traverse Alaska offers private, custom guided shuttle and outfitter services in and around the entrance of Denali National Park. A great option for transportation and exploring before and/or after your stay at Camp Denali. Reservations required.
(907) 683-2290
