Illustration of Santa arriving on a red sleigh pulled by reindeer in a snowy village square as children cheer (Santa Train Rides to the North Pole)
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Santa Train Rides to the North Pole

Departing from a restored 1909 train station, passengers travel in restored vintage cabooses through forests and countryside to the North Pole. At the destination, every child gets to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a candy cane from an elf. Guests can also enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies served at the depot.

Dec 4 – Dec 12, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$28.00 per person; age 4 and under ride free on laps, no ticket required.

Hours

Departs 3:00, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30.

Food & Drink

Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies are served at the depot when guests arrive to pick up their tickets.

Location

Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum · 282 Rush Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive with time to pick up your tickets at the depot and have the free hot chocolate and cookies before the conductor calls all aboard.
  • Bring your camera, because every child meets Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole and gets a candy cane from an elf.
  • Plan to hold children 4 and under on your lap, because they ride free that way and don't need a ticket.
  • Allow about an hour for the whole outing, which covers the train ride and the visit with Santa.
  • Take exit 11 off I-390 to reach the station on Route 251 in Rush, about 20 minutes from downtown Rochester.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the ride best suited for?

It's made for young children. Kids 4 and under ride free on a lap and don't need a ticket.

How long does the whole experience take?

The train ride and the Santa visit together take about an hour.

What happens at the North Pole?

Every child meets Santa and Mrs. Claus and gets a candy cane from one of Santa's elves.

Is there anything to eat or drink?

Yes. Free hot chocolate and cookies are served at the depot when you arrive to pick up your tickets from the agent.

What are the train cars like?

You ride in restored vintage cabooses through forests and countryside. Trains leave from a restored 1909 train station at Industry.

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