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Train tours in Skagway are a top activity featured in our Skagway cruise port guide. Check it out for more ideas of Things to Do in Skagway.
Most passengers board the train at the White Pass & Yukon Route's Main Station location at 201 2nd Ave, Skagway, which is a 10 minute walk from the Skagway cruise docks. If you purchase this tour from a cruise line you may board the train near your ship. Contact your cruise line for details.
The 2.75 hour White Pass Summit Excursion does not require a passport. This is a round trip trin ride form Skagway, and passengers remain on the train for the entire excursion. All other train tour require a passport.
Alaska is famous for two scenic railroads. The White Pass & Yukon Route offer roundrip scenic train tours in Skagway with breathtaking views of the White Pass. The larger Alaska Railroad offers secnic passengar service connecting Whittier, Seward, Anchorage, Denali and Fairbanks. Alaska Railroads Gold Star service class offers domed roof train cars to take in the awe-inspiring Alaska views.
The White Pass Summit Excursion is 2.75 hours. The Benett Lake Scenic Railroad Journey is 8 hours.
The train station is a 10 to 15 minute walk from the cruise ship docks.
Based on hundreds of customer reviews, The White Pass Summit Excursion Train Tour is considered by many visitors to be the best train tour in Skagway. People interested in a breathtaking view of the White Pass railway route while ferried by a historically-preserved train will find this tour more than worth it.
The train ride in Skagway is definitely worth booking. It is the most popular excursion in the state for good reason! You'll get to see beautiful views of the Coast Mountains, vast canyons, glaciers, and waterfalls while learning about Skagway's Gold Rush era history.
Yes, there are restrooms on the train for the White Pass Scenic Railway.
Normal street clothes and a jacket are appropriate for the White Pass Scenic Railway. The train cars are fully enclosed and protected from the elements. On colder days, travelers report that train cars are a cool, so we recommend bringing a jacket for your comfort.
