Santa · Sacramento

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

About an hour round trip with hot chocolate and the story read aloud, and Santa walks through each car on the way back to hand every passenger a silver sleigh bell. Wednesday to Monday after Thanksgiving, select days before. Tickets went on sale in September, so expect some dates to be gone.

Nov 13 – Dec 21

  • Nov 13 – Dec 213:30, 5, 6:30 and 8pm (no 8pm on Dec 21)+ Calendar

Times and prices can change, so check the official page before you go.

Every year

Next datesNov 13 – Dec 21, 2026
  • Time of yearNovember to December
  • Price in 2026Coach $80–$85, First Class $100–$110 per person; under 2 free on a lap

This page stays up all year. When the dates pass, it keeps the last confirmed details, and the next dates go here as soon as they’re posted on the official page.

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Where

  • Central Pacific Passenger Station, Old Sacramento930 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814Open in Maps ↗
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