Alaska Railroad Depot
Alaska Railroad Depot
4.5
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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4.5
1,079 reviews
Excellent
661
Very good
284
Average
112
Poor
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Terrible
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Dennis L
Stevensville, MT263 contributions
Sep 2021
In fairness, the building is an historic landmark, and so cannot be changed or remodeled. But that leads to outdoor (under tent) baggage check & claim, and large crowds in a tight space. Depot staff is quick and efficient.
Written September 7, 2021
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Michael G
Crawfordsville, IN8 contributions
Jul 2019
The Gold Star Line is like going first class on a jet. You are raised above the engine so that you have a great view 360 degrees. But if you decide to go that route you must sign up for way in advance of your arrival. A year would be the soonest because everyone wants that service the Gold Star provides. You get great meals a specially provided dinning car with excellent food and service. Go the Gold Star for both going to Denali and returning to Anchorage.
Written March 15, 2020
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Dawn
Watertown, SD9 contributions
Jul 2021
Very quick and efficient picking up tickets. Building was a little warm and stuffy and not many places to sit inside. Gift shop was small and crowded. The train trips were worth it though!!!
Written August 24, 2021
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Lawrence L
9 contributions
Aug 2022
We arrived there about 7:15 am this morning. Checked in luggage w/o any difficulty. There was a cute snack kiosk manned by a couple of college students working during the tourist season that were quit competent in meeting our needs. The ticket agent and his crew were really fast and profesional. One of the conductors was somewhat of a clown. All in all a great experience
Written August 23, 2022
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preciousness22
United States818 contributions
Sep 2021
We rode the Alaskan rail from Anchorage to Seward regular class and did the return trip in first class in the domed cars. What an amazing experience! If I return to Alaska, I will surely do this again! It really offered the most amazing views. I got some of my best photos from this train ride. The service was amazing. Highly worth it. Totally recommend.
Written September 25, 2021
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Vernon K
Titusville, FL11 contributions
Jul 2022
Clean and well run. Had to pick up all our boarding passes for both of our rail trips out of this depot. The staff was very professional and got us our boarding passes with no issues. there is a little food and coffee area and very clean bathrooms
Written July 22, 2022
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BOB K
Bowling Green, OH14 contributions
Aug 2021
The Alaska Railroad is run like I wish our airports would be. the ticketing at all of the depots was efficient and without any mistakes. Even at 6 a.m. the people were friendly and helpful and took care of any questions. An outstanding experience.
Written October 30, 2021
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Renee J
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
We took the Glacier Discovery Tour train on August 22, 2023, and what a great experience! First off Billie Jo was an excellent tour guide!! Her knowledge and witty commentary made our trip so much fun!! Duane in the cafe was so pleasant and friendly!! All of the crew made this a special trip for my family visiting from Texas!! The views were amazing!! So much to see!
Written August 22, 2023
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twhlpark
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Jun 2011
We missed out on this offer. Alaska Railroad would not honour coupon after the fact. Very disappointed. Be sure to take advantage of offer...especially if more than one person. Alaska's best kept secret...a lot of other 2 for 1 offers in this coupon booklet...take advantage of savings!!!!!!! Enjoyed the trip despite a lack of goodwill gesture by Alaska Railroad.
Written July 1, 2011
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bigtim13
Worcester, Mass.3 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
Do not park at the lot across the street from the station. It is privately run. It gives you limited choices for the parking duration. It jumps from 12 hours to 5 days. 12 hours is $16.00 and 5 days was about $56. The train trip we took was a minimum of 12.5 hours. So, you would have to pay $56 to park for the day trip. I took a chance and bought the 12 hour parking. Sure enough, when I got back 20 minutes over the time, I had a $35 ticket. So, it is going to cost me $51 for parking. What a deliberate rip-off. So, take a taxi, park somewhere else, get a ride. Don't patronize these crooks.
Written June 22, 2013
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Train ride to Homer and back. is it still available? looking through website and not seeing train ride.
Compass736157
Mexico City, Mexico
Hola necesito saber si puedo llevar mis maletas en el tren de anchorage a seward ya que tomaremos un crucero en seward
Cap Chastain
Anchorage, AK18,230 contributions
Yes indeed. You may take your bags on the train as it travels from Anchorage to Seward, Alaska. I hope you have a great train ride because it is one of the most beautiful train rides in the United States. BE SURE to sit on the right side of the train as you face forward because you can see Cook Inlet and Turnagain Arm the best from the right side of the train.
Pam H
CHARLOTTE, United States13 contributions
Hello,
Our family would like to book a train from Fairbanks to denali in a few weeks. The train only goes one way this time of year. I was wondering if upon arrival at the denali train station is there anything close to the train depot? Restaurants? Attractions? Any suggestions how to return to fairbanks the same day?
thanks in advance
Becky V
Cleveland, OH303 contributions
From what I saw there isn’t anything nearby at Fairbanks but in Denali I think there are places to eat. I basically was there with group and got pricked up by van. To get back Fairbanks may be able to bus, but not 100% sure
Where do you get the tour saver booklet?
RickB_SJC
San Jose, CA123 contributions
At the Visit Anchorage Log Cabin Visitor Information Center located on the corner of W. 4th St and F St.
Grace C
4 contributions
We won't have rental car, so how do we get around? For convenient, is there any hotel better for transportation?
Beverly A
Anderson, SC135 contributions
From the depot in Anchorage, you can easily get a cab or an Uber driver. If you want to see more, a rental car is helpful. The Aviator hotel is walking distance from the depot and from a rental car location.
Grace C
4 contributions
I am planning to stay Alaska for a few days after my Alaska cruise on September 1st. Any suggestion where to go to tour, to stay and to eat? this is my very 1st time travel to Alaska. Thank you.
knittinggrandma
Juneau, AK102 contributions
I don’t live in Anchorage but I do live in Alaska. If you are in Anchorage during the Fair in Palmer I would take that in. The Anchorage Museum is quite good also.
catdrinkard
Sun City Center, FL2 contributions
Hello. We will be taking the train from Anchorage to Seward the morning of July 3. Is there a cafe or coffee shop in the immediate area where we can get something to eat while waiting to board the train?
Thank you
glipham
Chattanooga, TN299 contributions
There is a snack bar at the Depot but there are several restaurants in Downtown Anchorage that you could get breakfast at before you head to the train. Also, there are snacks available for purchase on the train. Hope this helps.
sherry804
Richmond VA9 contributions
Why didn't they honor your coupon? I normally don't purchase these travel discount books, but if it can save us some funds, it may be worth it.
I just don't want to buy this book and find out it has restrictions, so it ends up being a waste of out funds.
Thanks,
Jeff S
92 contributions
These coupon books have many restrictions, we rarely use them unless the book itself is free and the coupon happens to fit our needs - that’s always a plus. I suggest that you not plan your trip around coupons.
bjw12350
Upper Marlboro, MD
How do we get coupon book
sierratravellers
nevada4 contributions
how far to visitor center
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