Why go to the North Pole when you can have the North Pole come to you. All aboard the holiday train rides complete with their own special holiday cheer. Check out these holiday train rides and book your tickets as soon as possible to ensure your spot.
Finish your experience with a train ride through an Avian Odyssey, with our winged, feathered friends from parrots to puffins!
The Steam Train offers rides along a scenic ridge on a scaled-down steam train. Parking, drinking water, and restroom facilities are wheelchair accessible.
Relive the magical journey of THE POLAR EXPRESS on an hour-long train ride to the North Pole. Once you reach the North Pole, the jolly old elf – Santa himself – will come on board to give each passenger a silver sleighbell, the “first gift of Christmas.”
Climb aboard a newly-imagined Christmas experience out of Willits! You'll enjoy seasonal treats and decor on a wonderful journey through the redwoods to Mr. Skunk's Giant Christmas Tree, a decorated redwood along the line, which also serves as the workshop for Santa Mr. Skunk.
Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday carols and sip spiced cider while Santa visits with the little ones and the young at heart!
All aboard. Holiday magic is yours on a free and fun ride on the Santa Train at Silverado Resort.
A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.
Get ready to embark on a spectacular holiday journey with not one, but two enchanting train experiences! the River Fox Train's "Magical Christmas Train" and the Skunk Train's "The World’s Largest Christmas Tree Train" invite families and holiday enthusiasts to create cherished memories during this festive season.
Step aboard the Magical Christmas Train and be transported to an enchanting winter wonderland! Find magic in memories that will last a lifetime with a holiday tradition that is fun for the whole family.
Make the holiday season extra festive aboard the Wine Train! Savor Napa’s gorgeous fall landscape as your backdrop and soak in some holiday magic with festive carolers at the station and seasonal craft cocktails to enjoy on board.
Santa’s on his way, bringing the magic of the season with him through four delightful Jolly Journeys! Get ready to jingle, mingle, and be merry as you indulge in cookies, sip on cocoa, and embrace the joy of togetherness aboard the festive Santa Train.
Magical Train Ride to Santa's House of Lights
Santa and friends start their journey in San Francisco before heading south, stopping at stations along the Caltrain corridor.
Share the light of this special season with a ride on the Chanukah Train. Light the menorah, listen to stories, play dreidel and enjoy kosher refreshments. Happy Chanukah!
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Enjoy a 1.5 hour-long round trip through Niles Canyon filled with refreshments, music, and cheer aboard our antique coaches and open cars that feature holiday lights and decorations inside and out.