# Christmas train rides near Kansas City, 2026

> In 2026, Christmas train rides near Kansas City run Nov 20 through Jan 4, from $5. Mini Holiday Express at Holiday Reflections at Union Station Kansas City starts Nov 20, tickets $9–$12. Mini Holiday Express ride-on train at Union Station Kansas City (Holiday Reflections) starts Nov 20, tickets $5–$12. Riders under 48 inches.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## What to know

- **Mini Holiday Express at Holiday Reflections**: Nov 20 through Jan 4 (Kansas City, MO). Tickets: Holiday Reflections admission $9–$12.
- **Mini Holiday Express ride-on train**: Nov 20 through Jan 4 (Kansas City, MO (Union Station)). Ages: Riders under 48 inches. Tickets: $5 per rider plus a Holiday Reflections ticket ($9–$12).
- **CPKC Holiday Train at Union Station**: Nov 27 (Kansas City, MO (Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd)). Ages: All ages. Tickets: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.
- **CPKC Holiday Train in Blue Springs**: Nov 27 (Blue Springs, MO (1201 W Main St) · about 20 miles away). Ages: All ages. Tickets: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.

## Train rides

- **Mini Holiday Express at Holiday Reflections** at Union Station Kansas City, Kansas City, MO. When: Nov 20 – Jan 4. Time: Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. (some holiday closures). Price: Holiday Reflections admission $9–$12. Type: Zoo & park train. Official page: https://unionstation.org/event/holiday-reflections/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Mini Holiday Express ride-on train** at Union Station Kansas City (Holiday Reflections), Kansas City, MO (Union Station). When: Nov 20 – Jan 4. Time: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25. Price: $5 per rider plus a Holiday Reflections ticket ($9–$12). Ages: Riders under 48 inches. Type: Zoo & park train. A small ride-on train for little kids and preschoolers, next to an 800-foot model rail exhibit. Official page: https://unionstation.org/event/holiday-reflections/ (checked 2026-10-29)

## Model-train holiday displays

- **CPKC Holiday Train at Union Station** at CPKC Holiday Train, Kansas City, MO (Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd). When: Fri Nov 27. Time: 6–6:45 p.m. Price: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. Ages: All ages. Booking: No tickets listed; it's an outdoor trackside stop. Type: Model trains. CPKC's lit-up Holiday Train pulls in for a short outdoor stage show. Magic! and MARIS play this stop. Union Station lists it in the north parking lot. Official page: https://gis.cpkcr.com/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/HolidayTrain/U.S._Holiday_Train_Route.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)
- **CPKC Holiday Train in Blue Springs** at CPKC Holiday Train, Blue Springs, MO (1201 W Main St) · about 20 miles away. When: Fri Nov 27. Time: 1:30–2 p.m. Price: CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. Ages: All ages. Booking: No tickets listed; it's an outdoor trackside stop. Type: Model trains. CPKC's lit-up Holiday Train pulls in for a short outdoor stage show. Magic! and MARIS play this stop. Official page: https://gis.cpkcr.com/arcgis/rest/directories/arcgisoutput/HolidayTrain/U.S._Holiday_Train_Route.pdf (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near Kansas City in 2026?
Not one we could confirm with 2026 dates on an official page. The closest thing on this page is Mini Holiday Express at Holiday Reflections and Mini Holiday Express ride-on train.

### Are there holiday light trains or zoo trains near Kansas City?
Mini Holiday Express at Holiday Reflections (Kansas City, MO): Nov 20 – Jan 4, Holiday Reflections admission $9–$12. Mini Holiday Express ride-on train (Kansas City, MO (Union Station)): Nov 20 – Jan 4, $5 per rider plus a Holiday Reflections ticket ($9–$12).

### Where can kids see a model train holiday display near Kansas City?
CPKC Holiday Train at Union Station at CPKC Holiday Train: Fri Nov 27, CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost. CPKC Holiday Train in Blue Springs at CPKC Holiday Train: Fri Nov 27, CPKC's schedule doesn't list a cost.

### Do Christmas train rides sell out?
None on this page warns about it right now. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.

### Which Christmas train near Kansas City is shortest, cheapest, or easiest with a toddler?
Cheapest ticket: Mini Holiday Express ride-on train, from $5. Those come from the ride length, price and age notes on this page.

### How do you check these train rides?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).