# Christmas train rides near Pittsburgh, 2026

> We found four Christmas trains within a drive of Pittsburgh with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride, two Santa trains and one zoo or park holiday train. The closest, Gingerbread Express at Holiday Lights in West Mifflin, is about 10 miles out.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 4 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## Train rides

- **Gingerbread Express at Holiday Lights** at Kennywood, West Mifflin, PA · about 10 miles away. When: Fri–Sun Nov 13 to Dec 13, then daily Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 (closed Dec 24 and 25). Time: Kennywood doesn't post ride times on the event page; check its Holiday Lights calendar. Price: Included with Holiday Lights admission; prices vary by date. Booking: Dated tickets online; rides are weather permitting. Type: Zoo & park train. The Olde Kennywood Railroad runs as the Gingerbread Express during Holiday Lights. There's also a big model train display in the Penny Arcade, and Santa at Celebration Station. Official page: https://kennywood.com/discover-the-park/events-shows/holiday-lights/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The North Pole Adventure** at Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, Independence, OH (Rockside Station) · about 110 miles away. When: Nov 13 – Dec 22. Time: Select dates; see the booking calendar. Price: $60–$110 per person. Ages: All ages. Type: Santa train. Official page: https://www.cvsr.org/excursions/north-pole-adventure/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Santa Trolley** at Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington, PA · about 20 miles away. When: Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Sat Dec 5 and 5 more. Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Ages: All ages. Booking: A sensory-friendly session runs the morning of Nov 29. Type: Santa train. Official page: https://pa-trolley.org/santa-trolley/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at Dennison Railroad Depot Museum, Dennison, OH · about 70 miles away. When: Next: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6 and 4 more. Time: Thu–Fri 6 and 8 p.m.; Sat–Sun 2, 4, 6 and 8 p.m. Price: $53–$84 per ticket plus a $4 fee. Type: Polar Express. Official page: https://dennisondepot.org/events/polar-express/ (checked 2026-10-29)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near Pittsburgh in 2026?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Dennison, OH · about 70 miles away: Next: Thu Dec 3, Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Sun Dec 6 and 4 more. Price: $53–$84 per ticket plus a $4 fee.

### Where can kids ride a Santa train near Pittsburgh?
The North Pole Adventure (Independence, OH (Rockside Station) · about 110 miles away): Nov 13 – Dec 22. Santa Trolley (Washington, PA · about 20 miles away): Next: Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Sat Dec 5 and 5 more.

### Are there holiday light trains or zoo trains near Pittsburgh?
Gingerbread Express at Holiday Lights (West Mifflin, PA · about 10 miles away): Fri–Sun Nov 13 to Dec 13, then daily Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 (closed Dec 24 and 25), Included with Holiday Lights admission; prices vary by date.

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

### 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/).