What are the best routes on the Alaska Railroad?
What are the best routes on the Alaska Railroad? COASTAL CLASSIC TRAIN Considered by many to be our most scenic route, the Coastal Classic is ideally suited for day trips from Anchorage to Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park.
Is the Alaska Railroad GoldStar worth it?
My husband and I took the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Fairbanks, stopping for the night in Denali. We upgraded to Gold Star in the domed car for the first half, Anchorage to Denali and I am glad we did. The seats are up higher because the dining car is in the bottom of the car.
Is the train from Anchorage to Fairbanks worth it?
The Aurora Winter Train by the Alaska Railroad offers an unforgettable ride through snow-covered landscapes and breathtaking scenes between Anchorage & Fairbanks. Riding aboard the Alaska Railroad is an experience in itself. We quickly came to find out that this wasn't just an ordinary train ride, but a tour.
What is the difference between GoldStar and Adventure Alaska Railroad?
The Alaska Railroad offers two levels or classes of service on its Denali Star and Coastal Classic routes. Adventure Class is considered the standard or coach service while GoldStar service is an upgrade to one of the railroad's newer luxury dome railcars.
Can you hop on and off Alaska Railroad?
The Alaska Railroad does provide flagstop service aboard the Hurricane Turn Train and Aurora Winter Train, which allows passengers to get on or off the train at any point along the route.