Aurora Winter Train
The Alaska Railroad's winter train between Anchorage and Fairbanks: north on Saturday, about 12 hours, and back on Sunday, from mid-September to mid-May. It also makes flag stops along a roadless backcountry stretch.
Dates and tickets
Alaska Railroad
Weekends from mid-September to mid-May, plus some midweek trips in February and March
12 hours
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
See dates and book on Alaska Railroad's site
Leaves from Anchorage Depot, Fairbanks Depot. Ends at Fairbanks (Saturday) or Anchorage (Sunday).