Toklat River

Please Note: The Toklat River Transit will not be offered for the 2020 season.

Transit Information

Operating Dates	May 20 - September 17, 2020
Distance & Duration	53 Miles One Way - 6.5 hours Round Trip

Toklat River is an area of merging glacial rivers and towering cliffs. Dall Sheep are often seen on the steep rocky hillsides and grizzlies sometimes graze the riverbed’s soapberries or grassy hillsides. The Toklat River Transit bus offers you the opportunity to experience Denali’s vast wilderness on your own terms – crossing riverbeds, taiga and tundra – and introducing you to Denali’s more unique attractions. The Transit bus for Toklat River departs daily, offering a convenient and shorter trip into the park, with the ability to get off and on the bus if you choose to hike or take in the sites on foot.

Ticket Prices

Adult	$34.00
Children (Age 15 and younger)	FREE

*Ticket price does NOT include the $15.00 Park Entrance Fee, guests must pay entrance fee upon arrival.
*Advance Reservations Highly Recommended

Booking Transit

Transit tickets may be purchased online or onsite at the Denali Bus Depot. 60% of Transit seats are available for advance purchase.

Book Online	Valid e-mail address is needed for confirmation purposes.
Book By Phone	Call 800.622.7275 (within the US) or 907.272.7275 (outside the US).
Book In Person	30% of Transit seats are available for walk-in purchase at Denali Bus Depot (within two days of transit departure).

NOTE: There is NO food available in the park after leaving Denali Bus Depot. However, there is water available at Eielson Visitor Center.

Boarding Transit

All transit buses, other than Camper Buses, must be boarded at the Denali Bus Depot.

The Transit is designed to get visitors from point A to point B and is not a narrated tour. While Transit buses often stop for photographs and to view park wildlife and scenery, the Transit system is a scheduled service and drivers are required to stay on schedule. If you are looking for narration and deeper knowledge about the Denali experience, consider one of our Interpretive Tours.

Transit Bus Service operating dates are as follows (weather dependent):

Toklat	May 20 – September 12
Eielson Visitor Center	June 1 – September 12
Wonder Lake and Kantishna	June 8 - September 12

*All services conclude on the second Wednesday after Labor Day

Riding the Transit bus system allows you to enjoy Denali’s vast landscapes and unparalleled beauty while actively looking for wildlife and taking in the view of Denali. Less formal than our tours, you’ll have the freedom to step off the bus to hike, take photos, or simply spend time relaxing in the heart of Denali before re-boarding a later transit bus.

Change/Cancellation Policy

There is a $6.00 fee per ticket and per campsite to change or cancel a reservation. You may change or cancel the reservation for transit buses as long as it is at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the departure time, either by calling 866.761.6629 or visiting Denali Bus Depot.

Parking Policy

There is no overnight parking at the Denali Bus Depot. The best parking option is at the Riley Creek Campground for day use located next to the Post Office and Caribou Loop.

Smoking & Alcohol Policy

Smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages is NOT permitted on any transit buses.