This plan covers the Anchorage Museum on day one and Denali National Park on day two. It is an editorial sequence from official sources; the Alaska Railroad's Denali Star runs only on weekends from September 19, 2026 to May 9, 2027, so check the schedule for your dates. We verified no driving time or train fare.
Day 1: Anchorage
- Anchorage Museum, adults $25 (confirm winter hours, which sources list differently).
Day 2: Denali
- Denali National Park, $15 entrance fee for visitors 16 and older (valid 7 days) or a park bus tour at $116.75 or $144.75 for adults.
- Limit: buses stop at Mile 43 and private vehicles reach only Savage River.
Getting around
The Alaska Railroad's Denali Star serves Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks; see transportation.
Swap options
- Coast instead: the Coastal Classic train to Seward (weekends outside mid-May to mid-September).
- Juneau instead: Mendenhall Glacier ($5 day pass, May 1–September 30).
Limits
We did not make this trip. Confirm hours, road status and ticket rules with each venue.