Tours and Tickets to Experience White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad

To ride the railway to the White Pass Summit, it costs US$150 per adult and US$75 per child aged 3-12. Children aged 3 and under are free. The railway also offers transportation to trailheads for those who want to hike. These cost US$60-US100 for adults and US$30-US50 for children.

The White Pass & Yukon Route Railway was an engineering feat, rising from sea level in Skagway to almost 3,000 feet (914 meters) in just 20 miles (32 kilometers). This makes for a very steep ride. The railway was built in 1898 for the Klondike Gold Rush.

Train rides on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway range from the 3-hour White Pass Summit Excursion to the 8-hour Bennett Scenic Journey. You can also take the trail to the Denver and Laughton trailhead and have time to hike around before returning to Skagway by train. These half-day excursions have a set return time.

Yes, the White Pass & Yukon Route train rides are accessible, as lift-enabled carriages are available on some tours. Seating in these cars is limited, so book your ticket in advance and indicate if you need an accessible car. The White Pass Summit Excursion is a popular option for those who require a wheelchair lift.

Cruise passengers can take advantage of the White Pass & Yukon Route’s dockside service when booking through the cruise line's shore excursions program, so you can board the train at the pier alongside their ship. Visitors booking directly with the railway will board the train at the train depot, located in the waterfront area.

Complimentary water is available to all White Pass & Yukon Route passengers. Every train car has its own bathroom, and some carriages are accessible by lift. Onboard guides will share points of interest and the history of the railway during the ride.