Alaska Railroad
Seward Getaway
2-day Anchorage to Seward rail getaway with a Kenai Fjords cruise
2 daysfrom $955
50% rail
Alaska Railroad · Day train / rail excursion
Coastal Classic Train
Day train from Anchorage to Seward along Turnagain Arm
The Alaska Railroad's Coastal Classic Train is a single-day excursion from Anchorage to Seward, ranked among North America's top scenic train rides by National Geographic Traveler. Departing in the early morning, the train winds along Turnagain Arm past the dramatic peaks of the Chugach Range before reaching Seward on Resurrection Bay in late morning. Passengers have roughly five hours to explore Seward, choosing from optional shore cruises in Kenai Fjords National Park, the Real Alaska Tour (which includes Exit Glacier and a dog sled ride), or the town's restaurants and shops. The return train departs at 6pm the same evening. A dining car operates throughout the journey, and baggage is handled at both Anchorage and Seward stations.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a same-day return trip; passengers depart Anchorage in early morning and return at 6pm, leaving roughly five hours in Seward for activities
- Optional shore excursions (Resurrection Bay cruise, Kenai Fjords National Park cruise, Real Alaska Tour) are not included in the rail fare and cost extra
Day by day
- Day 1
Anchorage to Seward
Depart Anchorage, pass through Girdwood, follow Turnagain Arm to Seward with a late-morning arrival; free time in Seward for cruises or the Real Alaska Tour before the return departure to Girdwood and Anchorage at 6pm.
The moments this trip is built around
- Day 1The train winds along Turnagain Arm as the steep mountains of the Chugach Range meet the sea, then arrives in Seward on the shores of Resurrection Bay in late morning
Included
- Dining car
- Baggage service (Anchorage and Seward only)
- Non-smoking cars
- Wheelchair access
Questions travellers ask
- Is the train travel included?
- Yes, the round-trip train journey from Anchorage to Seward is the main offering. Dining car and baggage service at Anchorage and Seward are included.
- What trains operate this route?
- The Alaska Railroad operates the Coastal Classic Train, which departs Anchorage in the morning and returns at 6pm the same day.
- How long is the day in Seward?
- The train arrives in Seward in late morning and departs at 6pm, providing approximately five hours of free time.
- What can I do in Seward?
- Passengers can book optional Resurrection Bay or Kenai Fjords National Park cruises, take the Real Alaska Tour (Exit Glacier and dog sled ride), or visit Seward's shops, restaurants, and the Alaska SeaLife Center.
- Is there wheelchair access?
- Yes, the train offers wheelchair access and non-smoking cars.
