Q: Does the Denali Star Train that runs from Fairbanks to Anchorage go to the Anchorage Airport or just the Anchorage Train Depot? If it’s just the train depot, is any transportation available at the depot to get us to the airport? —Suzanne

A: Indeed, the Denali Star Train just goes to the train depot, but it’s easy to catch a cab from there to the airport. It takes about 12 to 15 minutes and costs about $20.

The Denali Star, meanwhile, is a great way to see the Alaskan interior, including four different climate and vegetation zones. On the way to Anchorage, it stops at Denali, Talkeetna and Wasilla: You’ll see frontier towns, forests and likely even a good view of Mt. McKinley. For more information about this 12-hour ride as well as other routes, check out our pages about the Denali Star and the Alaska Railroad.