# Christmas train rides near Rochester, 2026

> We found three Christmas trains within a drive of Rochester with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride and two Santa trains. The closest, Santa Train Rides to the North Pole, is in Rush. Each card has the dates, times, the ages it suits, the price as the operator lists it and whether you need to book ahead.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 3 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## Train rides

- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at Medina Railroad Museum, Medina, NY (530 West Ave) · about 40 miles away. When: Next: Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29 and 8 more. Time: About an hour round trip; pick up tickets an hour before departure. Price: Coach from $49 plus fees; First Class from $65 plus fees. Ages: Child tickets ages 2–12; lap infants under 2 free. Booking: Tickets do sell out quickly, so book ahead. Type: Polar Express. First Class adds a souvenir mug, table seating, a frosted sugar cookie and more time with Santa. Official page: https://medinarailroadmuseum.org/the-polar-express/ (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Santa's Wonderland Express** at Arcade & Attica Railroad, 278 Main Street, Arcade, NY · about 55 miles away. When: Next: Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 and 12 more. Time: Weekend runs at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, 5 and 6 p.m.; weeknight runs at 5 and 6 p.m. Price: $33 ages 2-12, $40 ages 13-61. Ages: Under 2 ride free on a lap. Booking: Every 2026 run shows sold out on the railroad's booking calendar. Type: Santa train. Official page: https://www.aarailroad.com/train-rides/wonderland-express/ (checked 2026-10-30). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **Santa Train Rides to the North Pole** at Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum, Rush, NY. When: Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12. Time: Afternoon and evening. Price: $28 per person. Ages: Age 4 and under ride free on laps. Booking: Sold out for 2026. Type: Santa train. Official page: https://rochestertrainrides.com/event/santa-train-rides-to-the-north-pole/ (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near Rochester in 2026?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Medina, NY (530 West Ave) · about 40 miles away: Next: Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29 and 8 more. Price: Coach from $49 plus fees; First Class from $65 plus fees. Book ahead: the operator sells these as timed tickets or warns they sell out.

### Where can kids ride a Santa train near Rochester?
Santa's Wonderland Express (Arcade, NY · about 55 miles away): Next: Sat Nov 21, Sun Nov 22, Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28 and 12 more. Santa Train Rides to the North Pole (Rush, NY): Fri Dec 4, Sat Dec 5, Fri Dec 11 and Sat Dec 12.

### Do Christmas train rides sell out?
Many do. Every one on this page asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. 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 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).