40yearcruiser Posted May 20, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2007 We will be arriving in Talkeetna on the train from Denali (Princess cruisetour) about 4:40 p.m. and leaving from there at 4:40 p.m. the next day to go to Anchorage. My question is whether Princess runs multiple shuttles between Talkeetna and the McKinley lodge. We would like to have some time to look around Talkeetna but can't find anything that gives a shuttle schedule. Anyone with experience here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnoxvilleSam Posted May 20, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2007 We will be arriving in Talkeetna on the train from Denali (Princess cruisetour) about 4:40 p.m. and leaving from there at 4:40 p.m. the next day to go to Anchorage. My question is whether Princess runs multiple shuttles between Talkeetna and the McKinley lodge. We would like to have some time to look around Talkeetna but can't find anything that gives a shuttle schedule. Anyone with experience here? I had the same question about a month ago, and Budget Queen suggested calling the lodge directly when it opened (estimated at that time at about May 15). I haven't gotten around to it yet, but I'm going to do it pretty soon. We have the same dilemma - want to do something other than sit in our room at the lodge and walk nearby trails. Wife has vetoed the McKinley Summit flight :(, so now looking for something else. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40yearcruiser Posted May 20, 2007 Author #3 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Sam, I took BQ's (and your) advice and phoned the lodge. The shuttle runs several times a day every hour to hour and a half. Since we arrive on the 4:40 p.m. train there will be a shuttle at 5:30, 6:30, 7, and 9 if we want to stay that evening. The shuttles start running the next morning at 7 a.m. There is no charge for the shuttle for lodge guests. Now I need to research what to do in Talkeetna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fti Posted May 20, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Flightseeing is a real highlight and if they still have room, two companies offer 2-for-1 in the Toursaver coupon book. I think I heard of others doing rafting or canoeing or some water activity as well. The town itself easily deserves several hours just to walk around in and enjoy. Also, probably cheaper, better and more authentic local food in Talkeetna than at the McKinley lodge. Roadhouse and Latitudes seem to be mentioned a lot on this board. I liked the Roadhouse last year (breakfast and lunch, though a limited menu was very good). I am planning on trying Latitudes this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Caroline Posted May 21, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2007 There are quite a few other tours besides flightseeig offered from the Lodge (we are doing Tokosha Homestead) or you can arrange some tours in Talkeetna.. The Princess website lists the activities available. We are staying bec. we want to and it's out of the way but have a car so can be more flexible.. We are doing tour we are doing bec. it was recommended by a friend who did it and we weren't interested in flightseeing but wanted to see some of the south end of Denali. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picruiser Posted May 21, 2007 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2007 So, is the last shuttle from Talkeeta back to the lodge around 10pm? That should give us time to look around and find something to eat, if we take the 4:30 shuttle in to town. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40yearcruiser Posted May 22, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I think the guy I talked to at the lodge said the last shuttle from Talkeetna back to the lodge is at 9 p.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakewood chris Posted July 6, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Has anyone taken the "turn train" trip from Talkeetna? If so, was there ample time to get to the train station and return to the lodge on the shuttle? Seems like it might be crowded if everyone wanted to go into town on the same day. Thanks, Chris & Teresa, rookie cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted July 7, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Has anyone taken the "turn train" trip from Talkeetna? If so, was there ample time to get to the train station and return to the lodge on the shuttle? Seems like it might be crowded if everyone wanted to go into town on the same day.Thanks, Chris & Teresa, rookie cruisers Start your own specific question. You’re linked to an old post. You’re referring to the Hurricane run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadee1 Posted July 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Sam, I took BQ's (and your) advice and phoned the lodge. The shuttle runs several times a day every hour to hour and a half. Since we arrive on the 4:40 p.m. train there will be a shuttle at 5:30, 6:30, 7, and 9 if we want to stay that evening. The shuttles start running the next morning at 7 a.m. There is no charge for the shuttle for lodge guests. Now I need to research what to do in Talkeetna! Your info about the times of the shuttle are correct but there is a charge for the shuttle of $10 pp going from lodge to Talkeetna. There is no charge on the way from Talkeetna to the lodge as that is built into the $10 charge. I just returned from there in the beginning of June. You can either buy a ticket to go on the shuttle inside or you can just pay the traffic director outside before you get on the bus. When you first arrive from the train, you will not be charged for the ride to the lodge. Walk around Talkeetna - it is a cute town and you might prefer to eat there - you can safely walk on the roadway - there is a safe area to do that and not really much traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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