Transportation

Denali National Park is accessible by road, rail and air. The majority of visitors to Denali travel by rail from Anchorage or Fairbanks on the comfortable and scenic Alaska Railroad.

Denali River Cabins & Cedars Lodge provides complimentary transportation between our property and the Denali Railroad Depot in conjunction with the season's train schedule.

The George Parks Highway connects Anchorage and Fairbanks and provides easy, scenic access to the Denali River Cabins. It is a scenic 231 mile drive from Anchorage and just 125 miles from Fairbanks. Passenger van/bus services from Anchorage and Fairbanks are available. Reservations are necessary. We can offer contact information for these services.

Air charter services are also available from Anchorage, Fairbanks and Talkeetna. Reservations are necessary and we will be happy to reserve these services for you.

If you have a private vehicle, you may also drive the first 15 mile paved section of the Denali Park Road to the Savage River Bridge. Travel beyond this point is restricted to bus traffic only. Because travel is limited to buses beyond the checkpoint, the wildlife in Denali has learned to largely ignore the huge vehicles. Riders on the bus therefore have remarkable opportunities to view wildlife in their natural setting.

For a full day excursion we recommend our Kantishna Wilderness Trails, a 13 hour day trip that takes you to the end of the Denali Park Road. Space is limited to 44 seats per day and advanced reservations are required. Call (800) 230-7275.