The Alaska Railroad trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage (or in reverse) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. I get it. The scenery is gorgeous and it’s such a different way to experience Alaska. The ...

PALMER — It’s an idea that’s been around for more than 40 years: commuter rail service between Anchorage and Mat-Su, where tens of thousands of people hit the Glenn Highway for trips into the city.

If you’ve been down to Ship Creek to see the Fur Rondy snow sculptures, it’s hard to miss that you’re in the heart of the Alaska Railroad’s Anchorage railyard. There’s the passenger station just down ...

The Aurora Winter Train offers a six-night adventure from Anchorage to Fairbanks with unforgettable Arctic scenery. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well ...

May 2026 marks a pivotal moment for Alaska travelers as the Alaska Marine Highway System releases its full summer schedule and the Alaska Railroad completes its new Seward terminal, reshaping access ...