The Alaska Railroad stretches 470 miles from Seward in the south to Fairbanks in the north. The train operates two main daily routes in the summer: a southern route between Seward and Anchorage and a northern route between Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali, and Fairbanks. On many trains, you have a choice of two classes: the railroad's basic Adventure class, and the more upscale GoldStar Class, which offers full-service dining and intricate décor.
Glacier Discovery Route
Stops in Anchorage, Girdwood, Whittier, Portage, Spencer. About five hours each way.
Southbound Glacier Discovery
| Departure Location | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage to Girdwood | 9:45 am | 10:55 am |
| Girdwood to Portage | 11:00 am | 11:30 am |
| Portage (1) to Whittier | 11:35 am | 12:05 pm |
| Whittier to Portage | 12:45 pm | 1:15 pm |
| Portage (2) to Spencer | 1:25 pm | 1:45 pm |
| Spencer WS to Grandview | 1:55 pm | 3:20 pm |
Northbound Glacier Discovery
| Departure Location | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
|---|---|---|
| Grandview to Spencer WS | 3:30 pm | 4:30 pm |
| Spencer WS to Portage | 4:40 pm | 5:15 pm |
| Portage to Whittier | 5:30 pm | 6:05 pm |
| Whittier to Portage | 6:45 pm | 7:05 pm |
| Portage to Girdwood | 7:20 pm | 7:35 pm |
| Girdwood to Anchorage | 7:40 pm | 9:15 pm |
Depot Hours
There is no depot in Whittier. Train loads and off-loads passengers in the white tented area across from the cruise ship terminal and the marina. No service in the winter.
