Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Overview
14 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Departing from downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Classic Train travels south along the rugged coastline of Turnagain Arm, with dramatic views of the Chugach Mountains plunging directly to the sea. At the end of Turnagain Arm, the tracks veer away from the road system into the backcountry wilderness – and what many consider to be the most scenic stretch of the Alaska Railroad, accessible only by train. Watch for views of massive glaciers, steep river canyons, and cascading waterfalls. The train arrives to Seward at 1115 am, allowing plenty of time to explore this charming port town – or opt to take a marine wildlife & glacier day cruise into the nearby Kenai Fjords – before departing on the return journey at 6 pm that evening, arriving back to Anchorage by 10:15 pm.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants (0-1) may be added to a reservation as lap children (not requiring a paid, reserved seat) but they must be registered in the booking. To register an infant as a lap child, please indicate so in the “Special Requests” option in the final checkout and include the infant’s name, age and gender.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Round-trip rail transportation from Anchorage to Seward on the same day
Alaskan tour guide providing narration throughout rail journey
Depart Anchorage 645am and arrive Seward 1115am
Optional dining and snack bar available for purchase
Depart Seward 600pm and arrive Anchorage 1015pm
Comfortable reserved seating
Accommodation, tours and/or activities in Seward
What To Expect
Take a train ride to the port town of Seward from Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad! You will not be disappointed by the stunning vistas on your relaxing 4-hour journey down to Seward. The large picture windows and open vestibules on the train provide excellent photo-taking opportunities along the journey, and local guides share the stories behind the sights along the way. There are many local highlights and excursions you can see and do in Seward before the return rail journey to Anchorage that evening. • Depart Anchorage Depot at 6:45 am • Arrive Seward Depot at 11:05 am • Onboard narration included on train • Onboard dining available for purchase on train • Explore Seward on your own. Optional tours or cruises (sold separately) to explore Seward and/or the Kenai Fjords. Advance booking recommended. • Depart Seward at 6:00 pm • Arrive Anchorage at 10:15 pm
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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return
Reviews
357 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make sure where and what you want they don’t make adjustments
Linda G,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
4.00Make sure you get tickets to Wheaton you closer to so you don’t have drive in town. We messed up and had to drive 55 minutes to catch train and we were 5 minutes away from a train stop. Also don’t try to get the stop changed to closer stop they won’t even think about it like nope.
Nice little trip
rosebrownie91,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was nice to walk around the city though can get done with that pretty fast so may want to book something to fill the time.
Took a round trip from...
McKay F,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Took a round trip from Anchorage to Seward, was a great trip! Easy check in process in Anchorage & Seward. However the only thing I will add is when you get to D, E, F cars they aren’t labeled inside so it’s confusing which cart you’re in! The carts could use a fresh coat of paint but that’s me being picky!! All in all great trip!! Would definitely label the insides of the carts I had so many people ask what cart they were in!
Anchorage to Seward via Train.
David T,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00Relaxing, low stress means of vista binging. Steward is even low key, but fun. The Sea Life Center has many creatures of interest. Wildlife on the trip was interesting.
Great Experience
Frank D,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience. Have something to do when you reach the town otherwise you’re in for a long wait for the return trip.
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Operated by Alaska Railroad Corporation