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Christmas train rides near Tulsa, 2026.

We found four Christmas trains within a drive of Tulsa with 2026 dates posted: one Polar Express ride, two holiday lights trains and one zoo or park holiday train. The closest, Rhema Express train ride, is in Broken Arrow. Each card has the dates, times, the ages it suits, the price as the operator lists it and whether you need to book ahead.

The quick answersChecked
Is there a Polar Express ride?THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Oklahoma City, OK · about 95 miles away: from Nov 20.1 rideWhere’s the Santa train?No 2026 Santa train posted near here yet.Not yetDo I need to book?1 of 4 ask you to book ahead or warn they sell out.Book early

Last checked · 4 trains · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every Christmas train, by first date

Filter by kind of ride, then tap one for dates, ages, price and how to book.

20NovFriTHE POLAR EXPRESS Train RidePolar Express · to Dec 31 · Oklahoma City, OK · about 95 miles away21NovSatSanta Express Train at Christmas in the ParkLights train · to Jan 1 · Yukon, OK · about 110 miles away25NovWedRhema Express train rideLights train · to Jan 1 · Broken Arrow, OK4DecFriChristmas Train rides at Depot GreenZoo & park train · to Dec 27 · Muskogee, OK · about 50 miles away

Train rides

Polar Express, Santa and lights trains near Tulsa

Dates, ages, price and booking notes come from each railroad, zoo or park’s own page. The area line shows where you board.

Nov20to Dec 31

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride

Oklahoma Railway Museum · Oklahoma City, OK · about 95 miles away

Polar ExpressBook early
Time
Up to five showtimes a day: 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 4, 6 and 8 p.m., varying by date
Ages
Child fares for ages 2–11; under 2 free on a lap
Price
Coach $62–$76 adults, $54–$68 kids 2–11; First Class $79–$92 adults, $74–$86 kids. Fees included; parking $6 per car
Tickets
Seats are assigned, and the railroad expects tickets to sell out quickly

Good to know: No trains Nov 23, 26 and 30, Dec 1–2, 7–8, 14–15 or 25. A sensory-friendly train runs Sunday, Dec 13 at 1:30 p.m. There's no outdoor North Pole set this year; Santa boards the train.

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Nov21to Jan 1

Santa Express Train at Christmas in the Park

Chisholm Trail Park · Yukon, OK · about 110 miles away

Lights train
Time
Evenings
Ages
All ages
Price
Small fee per ride
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Nov25to Jan 1

Rhema Express train ride

Rhema Christmas Lights, Rhema Bible Church · Broken Arrow, OK

Lights train
Time
Nov 25 from 6 p.m.; then nightly 5:30–11 p.m.
Ages
3 and under free
Price
Adults 13+ $10, kids 4–12 $5

Good to know: A train ride through the lights. Walking the lights is free.

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Dec4to 27

Christmas Train rides at Depot Green

Muskogee Parks & Recreation · Muskogee, OK · about 50 miles away

Zoo & park train
Time
Fridays–Sundays, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Ages
All ages
Price
$2 per ride
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Before you go

Three things that make train day easier

TicketsBook as soon as you canPolar Express and Santa trains often sell out weeks ahead, weekend evenings first.
DressPajamas are part of itMany Polar Express rides invite kids to come in pajamas. Bring a warm layer for the platform.
TimingPick a ride before bedtimeEarly departures are easier with toddlers. Late lights trains are better for older kids.

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Good questions

Christmas trains near Tulsa: the FAQ

THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Oklahoma City, OK · about 95 miles away: Nov 20 – Dec 31. Price: Coach $62–$76 adults, $54–$68 kids 2–11; First Class $79–$92 adults, $74–$86 kids. Fees included; parking $6 per car. Book ahead: the operator sells these as timed tickets or warns they sell out.

Santa Express Train at Christmas in the Park (Yukon, OK · about 110 miles away): Nov 21 – Jan 1, Small fee per ride. Rhema Express train ride (Broken Arrow, OK): Nov 25 – Jan 1, Adults 13+ $10, kids 4–12 $5. Christmas Train rides at Depot Green (Muskogee, OK · about 50 miles away): Dec 4 – Dec 27, $2 per ride.

Many do. One of the four here asks you to book ahead or warns that seats sell out. Each card says what the operator posts about tickets.

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.

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