# Christmas train rides near St. Louis, 2026

> In 2026, Polar Express and Santa train rides near St. Louis run Nov 13 through Dec 30, from $5. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station starts Nov 13, tickets $5–$99. All ages. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station starts Nov 13, tickets $19.99–$100. All ages.

- Last checked: 2026-11-04
- 3 Christmas trains with 2026 dates
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## Train rides

- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO (Union Station). When: Nov 13 – Dec 30. Time: 4:30, 6, 7:15 and 8:30 p.m. Price: November: Holiday Saver $20–$25, Coach $39–$64, First Class $49–$99; parking $5. Ages: All ages. Booking: Purchase tickets on this page or call (314) 942-6942. Type: Polar Express. Sensory-friendly rides Nov 23 and Dec 1. Official page: https://www.stlpolarexpressride.com/ (checked 2026-11-04)
- **THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride** at St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO. When: Nov 13 – Dec 30. Time: Evening departures. Price: Holiday Saver from $19.99; Coach from $35; First Class from $45; Premium $100+. Ages: All ages. Booking: Prices vary by date. Type: Polar Express. Official page: https://stlpolarexpressride.com/the-polar-express-train-ride- (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Holiday Happiness Festivities** at National Museum of Transportation, Kirkwood, MO (2933 Barrett Station Rd) · about 15 miles away. When: Fri Nov 27. Time: Santa and live reindeer 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Price: Included with museum admission: adults $16, kids 2–12 $8; the miniature train is $7 for unlimited rides when it's running. Ages: Not listed. Booking: Included with museum admission; no separate reservation listed. Type: Santa train. Bring your own camera for Santa photos. The Santa line moves outdoors on busy days. Miniature train and Holly Jolly Trolley hours vary through the holidays, so check before you go. Official page: https://tnmot.org/event/holiday-happiness-festivities/ (checked 2026-11-04)

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## FAQ

### Is there a Polar Express train ride near St. Louis in 2026?
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in St. Louis, MO (Union Station): Nov 13 – Dec 30. Price: November: Holiday Saver $20–$25, Coach $39–$64, First Class $49–$99; parking $5. THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in St. Louis, MO: Nov 13 – Dec 30. Price: Holiday Saver from $19.99; Coach from $35; First Class from $45; Premium $100+.

### Where can kids ride a Santa train near St. Louis?
Holiday Happiness Festivities (Kirkwood, MO (2933 Barrett Station Rd) · about 15 miles away): Fri Nov 27.

### Do Christmas train rides sell out?
Many do. One of the three here asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.

### Which Christmas train near St. Louis is shortest, cheapest, or easiest with a toddler?
Cheapest ticket: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, 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 Nov 4, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).