Transportation information for Denali NP is provided below. Travel information includes driving directions, maps, airport information and more.
Transportation Services
Busses offer service from Anchorage and Fairbanks to the east entrance, and frequent shuttles run to destinations within the park during summer months.
Expedition Trips - Alaska Cruises and Tours
- Transportation Services
- 877-412-8527
Southwest Adventure Tours
- National Park Tours, Hiking, Sightseeing and Transportation Services
- Transportation Services
- 435-590-5864
N2 Alaska
- Talkeetna
- Transportation Services
- 907-616-1010
Airports
Visitors to Denali can fly into either Anchorage (240 miles to the south) or Fairbanks (125 miles to the north), then rent a car, or take the train or bus to the east entrance.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Denali National Park's east border is US 3, the major north/south conduit between Anchorage and Fairbanks, mainland Alaska's two largest cities. This is a paved road that is kept open even during winter months. From the east entrance, it is 240 miles south to Anchorage or 125 miles north to Fairbanks.
Private vehicles are no longer allowed into the interior of the park. A visitor's center, trails, and other options are accessible by private vehicle just within the park, but you'll need to arrange a bus tour (907-272-7275) or travel on foot or by bike to see the interior.