But the Alaska Railroad is not just for sightseeing. Dating back more than a century—having first opened in 1923—these tracks connect rural communities all along Southcentral and Interior ...

The train runs exclusively in the daytime — from 8:30 a.m. to around 8 p.m., depending on the route — but thanks to Alaska's long winter nights, you can typically count on at least some of ...

The Alaska Railroad was completed three decades before Alaska became a state. It stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, the northernmost passenger train station in North America. With its glass dome ...

“It’s a Dall sheep!” the train tour guide exclaims as we swoop past a jagged cliffside dotted with fuzzy white creatures impressively balanced on their rocky perch. It's the second time we ...

Alaska Railroad ticket fares range depending on the route, length of your journey, and the season. One-way Adventure Class fares start at $30 and go up to $249; GoldStar service starts at $163 and ...