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Alaska Railroad Anchorage to Seward Round-Trip Same Day Return

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Overview

14 hours 30 minutes

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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

4.66

334 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent experience to see Alaska by train

    Misty A,

    Jul 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Have your cameras ready because you never know what you're going to see. The staff on the train are helpful and friendly.

  • Must do

    Ranjeet S,

    Jul 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Awesome experience. Very picturesque. Have not seen anything so serene and beautiful in my entire life.

  • Alaska Family Trip

    Abby H,

    Jul 20, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    I am unsure if I would rebook thorough Viator because I don't believe the tour booking was necessary. You could have booked the train ride at the station or online. We didn't get an improved seat by booking through the website. The train trip was great though.

  • Wonderful experience!!

    Lisa C,

    Jul 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a wonderful way to see the sights. The staff on the train were incredibly friendly and answered any questions and when there was an animal in view they were very excited to point them out. They make you feel like they want to make your visit to Alaska to be the best!

  • Nice sightseeing and...

    Giao N,

    Jul 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nice sightseeing and taking pictures from the train. However, please describe more details how to get train tickets since it made me confused when coming to the location.

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4.66
334 reviews
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