Our train was a little late so we sat on our bus for about 30 minutes waiting. Passenger trains are lower priority than freight so it had to wait for another train to pass it. The station is small with no indoor seating that I saw. Boarding was quick and orderly. Great place to board the train for Anchorage. read more

Talkeetna Train Depot - Train Stations Near Me - Talkeetna, Alaska

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Very small train station. I was advised to arrive at least 45 minutes before scheduled departure time. They only have one window to handle a boarding pass. If you arrive in the last minutes, queue may be long. Despite of being a small depot, their bathroom is pretty sizable. Actual flushing toilet inside, in face they may be the cleanest bathroom in town. Since a train doesn't originate from this station, a train may arrive early or late but the staff will inform you when they are about 15 minutes away. read more

Very charming little small town train station. I rode the Alaska Railroad up to Hurricane Gulch and the stop here was a long one since we boarded practically a whole school of kids that were taking a trip for class. What I liked about the Talkeetna stop was that there was a sign posted that you could see and know exactly what stop you were at. Also, nearby there were large wooden picnic tables covered by a large tent, where you could wait for the train in comfort outside. The very picturesque town of Talkeetna was directly behind the station and everything was well within quick walking distance. The train depot is small, but there was a free dirt parking lot where you could see lots of trucks and RV's parked. Talkeetna is a take off point for visitors to Mt. McKinley and mountain climbers. It is filled with history and with tours available for the traveler. The train really seems to be the best way to get in here. Many of the Cruise/land tour operators have lodges in this area, and the guests arrive and depart through this downtown depot. Lots of visitors come to Talkeetna to do flightseeing or rafting as part of a day tour that includes the train. Be advised about their hours: according to the Alaska Railroad website, "SUMMER SEASON - mid May to mid Sep Daily 9:30am - 6:00pm. WINTER SEASON - mid Sept to mid May Un-staffed and building is closed. Especially in the summer, there is a lot going on here at the Depot, but it never seems to have a rushed, city-like, stressed feel to it. Despite it's small size, Talkeetna Train Depot rates 5 YELP STARS for it's quaint awesomeness and being a stepping off point for exploring the beautiful countryside and mountains around it. read more

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