March vacation

[AKStafford]

Originally Posted by Benny-stix

How long is that drive from anchorage to fairbanks?

It's 360 miles: http://goo.gl/maps/bMr3p
In the winter, I'd plan around 8 hours. You could use the train. It goes up north from Anchorage on Saturday and back from Fairbanks on Sunday.
Alaska Railroad Travel - Train Schedules

[Benny-stix]

Is the train travel time in the winter slower or faster than driving?

[AKStafford]

Slower. It's 12 hours by train.

[Benny-stix]

Thanks for the link. That ride looks pretty cool though getting to pass through those little towns. The 12 hours could be well spent on the train.

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by Benny-stix

Thanks for the link. That ride looks pretty cool though getting to pass through those little towns. The 12 hours could be well spent on the train.

If given a choice between driving for 8 hours, or taking the train for 12 hours, there is no doubt in my mind that I would prefer the train, especially during the winter.

Alaskan drivers are notoriously bad, and I would be focusing too much on the road to really enjoy the scenery around me. The train may take 50% longer, but I will wager that you will be less exhausted by the end of your trip.