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Alaska’s Wild Beauty by Train with the Alaska Railroad

Posted on July 31, 2025

Discover the Alaska Railroad Experience

The Alaska Railroad offers a one-of-a-kind way to explore Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes by train. With over 470 miles of track stretching from Seward to Fairbanks through Anchorage and Denali, this scenic railway is a popular choice for visitors looking to see the state without the hassle of driving. Passengers can ride in spacious coach or dome cars featuring panoramic windows, onboard dining, and optional narrated tours. For guests staying at Creekwood Hotel in Anchorage, the train depot is just minutes away.

Top Routes for Creekwood Hotel Guests

Several iconic Alaska Railroad routes are easily accessible from Anchorage. The Coastal Classic travels daily in the summer between Anchorage and Seward, offering views of Turnagain Arm, glaciers, and wildlife in a roughly four-hour ride. The Glacier Discovery route, running May through September, passes through Whittier and Spencer Glacier, with opportunities to combine the trip with a glacier cruise. The Denali Star connects Anchorage to Denali National Park and Fairbanks, and offers an elevated travel experience through its GoldStar dome service.

Why It Pairs Perfectly with a Stay at Creekwood

Creekwood Hotel’s location along the Seward Highway gives guests quick access to downtown Anchorage and the train depot. After a full day of sightseeing, travelers can return to comfortable, affordable accommodations featuring clean rooms, easy parking, and local hospitality. Whether guests are headed to Denali or taking a day trip to Seward, Creekwood provides a convenient and relaxing home base.

Planning Your Train Adventure

Alaska Railroad’s summer service runs from mid-May to mid-September, with limited winter schedules between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Travelers are encouraged to book early, especially for popular GoldStar dome seating. While there’s no onboard Wi-Fi, the views more than make up for it. Tickets can be reserved through the official Alaska Railroad website, and the Creekwood front desk can help with local transportation tips or directions to the depot.

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Sabrina B.

Great price for your buck with all the amenities. The guest may not be the best.However, this hotel is blessing the homeless by partnering with the municipality of anchorage, through the emergency cold weather program. May have rooms with kitchenettes,kitchen cabinets ,gull size fridge, microwaves,dressers,large table and small end tablenthey have available cookware and disposable items such as plates,utencils,cups and napkins,their rooms are spacious with a big bathtub with pull down shower heads,I love their modern cute fox foresty flower themed bedding rather than hotels with their bland old looking themes and free cable. I want to thank a few employees who made great impressions.Marina for her personalized customer service and her humor! She's a joker 😉She has made us feel like we are not just a number and has gone above and beyond for myself,my 5 and 4 year old daughters and my bf and his son. Marina and Crystal are friendly and well they made our stay the best they could given my situation and their job guidelines/ restrictions. Flo was very kind and great too! All 3 deserve a bonus just for their service and made it possible to recieve the higest review given all the poor stars i see.. It means alot to be treated by friendly welcoming staff, unlike most people who are grouchy,unhappy and and just very unfriendly and unwelcoming .makes it uncomfortable. .again big shoutout to Marina whose the absolute best 😃thank you creekwood for making Our stay the best it could be
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Sabrina B.

Great price for your buck with all the amenities. The guest may not be the best.However, this hotel is blessing the homeless by partnering with the municipality of anchorage, through the emergency cold weather program. May have rooms with kitchenettes,kitchen cabinets ,gull size fridge, microwaves,dressers,large table and small end tablenthey have available cookware and disposable items such as plates,utencils,cups and napkins,their rooms are spacious with a big bathtub with pull down shower heads,I love their modern cute fox foresty flower themed bedding rather than hotels with their bland old looking themes and free cable. I want to thank a few employees who made great impressions.Marina for her personalized customer service and her humor! She's a joker 😉She has made us feel like we are not just a number and has gone above and beyond for myself,my 5 and 4 year old daughters and my bf and his son. Marina and Crystal are friendly and well they made our stay the best they could given my situation and their job guidelines/ restrictions. Flo was very kind and great too! All 3 deserve a bonus just for their service and made it possible to recieve the higest review given all the poor stars i see.. It means alot to be treated by friendly welcoming staff, unlike most people who are grouchy,unhappy and and just very unfriendly and unwelcoming .makes it uncomfortable. .again big shoutout to Marina whose the absolute best 😃thank you creekwood for making Our stay the best it could be
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