Getting Here

Round-trip transportation between the Denali Train Depot and Kantishna Roadhouse is included in 2027 lodging packages. Meet the red-and-white Roadhouse bus at the far south end of the train depot. Check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.; luggage should be ready by 12:45 p.m.

• Arrival Schedule:
  • 12:30 PM – Check-in (Please be at the bus with your luggage no later than 12:45 pm to check in)
    1:30 PM – Depart Denali Park Train Depot
    7:45 PM – Arrive Kantishna Roadhouse
  • Travel times may change due to road, weather or wildlife conditions.
• Departure Schedule:
  • 6:20 AM – Depart Kantishna Roadhouse
    11:30 AM – Arrive Denali Park Train Depot
  • The departure day schedule is timed to connect with rail service and may change if the rail schedule changes.

The Alaska Railroad has daily departures from Anchorage and Fairbanks; reservations are necessary and can be made by calling (800) 544-0552 or visiting Alaska Railroad | Alaskan Tours & Vacations | Train Packages.

Arriving from Fairbanks

The incoming train to Denali Park from Fairbanks arrives at 12:00 PM. You can make an easy connection with our bus on the day of your reservation.

Arriving from Anchorage

The incoming train to Denali from Anchorage arrives at 3:45 PM. If arriving via train from Anchorage, you will need to arrive a day ahead of your reservation at the Kantishna Roadhouse and make a reservation to overnight near the park entrance and connect with our bus at 12:30 PM at the Rail Station the following day (the day of your reservation.)

Major car rental companies are available in both Fairbanks and Anchorage. 

It is wise to plan 6 hours for a leisurely drive from Anchorage to the park entrance and 3 hours driving time from Fairbanks.

IMPORTANT: Private vehicles must be parked at the Visitor’s Center parking lot. Private vehicles are NOT allowed to park at Denali Park Rail Station and will be towed at your expense if left there.

When arriving in Denali by car, please drop your bags off at our bus (which will be parked at the Denali Train Station at 12:30 pm) and park in the Visitor’s Center parking lot. Do NOT leave your car at the train station while staying at the Kantishna Wilderness Lodge. The Visitor Center parking is a very short walk from the Train Station.

Motor coach and passenger van services are available from Anchorage, and passenger van service is available from Fairbanks. Reservations are necessary. We recommend The Park Connection motorcoach services from Anchorage to Denali; you can reserve online at www.alaskatravel.com or call them at 800-208-0200. From Fairbanks to Denali, we recommend the Alaska Yukon Trails; you can reserve online at www.alaskashuttle.com or call them at 800-770-7275.

Guests may also choose to fly in, fly out, or take a round-trip flight between Denali Air and Kantishna. Flights are $425 per person, one way, and include a Denali flyby. Flight time is approximately 55 minutes each way.

Flights depart from Denali Air, located about 10 minutes south of the Denali National Park entrance at Mile 229.5 on the Parks Highway. Departures are scheduled throughout the day, beginning at 8:30 a.m., with the final scheduled departure from Kantishna at 3:25 p.m. We’re happy to help coordinate a flight time that works best with your stay.

Complimentary Shuttle Service

Denali Air offers complimentary shuttle transportation between Denali-area hotels and its airstrip for Kantishna Roadhouse guests traveling by air, whether flying into or out of Kantishna. If you would like to use this service, please let us know at the time of booking so we can coordinate arrangements with Denali Air. Pickup and drop-off times will be confirmed closer to your travel date.