Alaska Railroad
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Day train from Anchorage to Seward along Turnagain Arm
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Alaska Railroad · Event train / day excursion
The Great Alaska Beer Train
The Alaska Railroad operates The Great Alaska Beer Train, a one-evening rail excursion departing Anchorage at 4:00 PM. The round-trip journey travels to Portage along Turnagain Arm, with passengers aboard tasting six half-pint beers from the local Glacier BrewHouse paired with seasonal food. The train returns to Anchorage by 8:30 PM. This excursion suits travelers seeking a social evening of craft beer and local flavors without a multi-day commitment, and is an accessible way to ride the Alaska Railroad and see the Turnagain Arm coastline in one evening.
Price history
Across 5 checks, this price has held at US$207 every time.
Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.
What to know before you look closer
- This is a one-evening excursion, not an overnight trip; it departs at 4:00 PM and returns by 8:30 PM the same day.
- The booking terms are non-refundable and non-changeable; name changes incur a 10% fee.
- Additional beers are sold onboard for $6 each and cash only.
Day by day
- Day 1rail
The Great Alaska Beer Train
Round-trip rail journey from Anchorage to Portage with beer tastings and food from Glacier BrewHouse. Departs 4:00 PM from the Anchorage Depot; returns 8:30 PM.
Included
- Round-trip rail
- 6 half pints of Glacier BrewHouse beer
- Special food served with each type of beer, served by Glacier BrewHouse
- Free parking
Not included
- Additional beers (available for purchase for $6 each, cash only)
Questions travellers ask
- How much does it cost?
- From $207 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $207 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
- What time does the train depart and return?
- The train departs Anchorage Depot at 4:00 PM and returns at 8:30 PM.
- What if I want more than six beers?
- Additional beers are available for purchase onboard at $6 each; cash only.
- Can I change my booking?
- The ticket is non-refundable and non-changeable. Name changes are allowed for a 10% fee.
