
The town of Talkeetna is located approximately
120 road miles north of Anchorage.
Talkeetna is easily accessible by highway,
railroad, and air, making it an ideal destination for a day or overnight
trip, with plenty to see and do year round.
Via Car
Travel North from Anchorage towards Wasilla on AK-1 (Glenn Highway),
take AK-3 (George Parks Highway) to Wasilla. Continue through Wasilla
to Milepost 98.7 on AK-3 (George Parks Highway), turn right onto
the Talkeetna Spur Road. Continue on the Talkeetna Spur Road 14
miles into the townsite of Talkeetna. Approximate travel time is
2 hours from Anchorage.
Via Plane
Charter flights can be arranged by contacting the various air
taxis. The Talkeetna State Airport has transient parking available
for those flying their own planes into Talkeetna. A Flight Service
Station is manned year round.
Via Shuttle
Various shuttle companies offer daily service to and from Talkeetna.
Via Train
The Alaska Railroad runs daily summer operations from Anchorage,
Denali, and Fairbanks. Alaska
Railroad also offers winter operations to Talkeetna. The Summer
Hurricane Turn Train and the winter trains are the last flag stop
trains in the US!
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