Illustration of a toy train with a waving engineer crossing a snowy hillside past pines and a village (Honesdale Santa Christmas Tree Express)
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Honesdale Santa Christmas Tree Express

Passengers ride in comfortable heated coaches along the tracks to a private Christmas venue. Guests can step off the train to visit Santa and friends, take part in holiday activities, and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Visitors also have the option to purchase a fresh Christmas tree and holiday decor to be transported back on the train.

Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$40 per adult (ages 13+); $35 per child (ages 3–12); children 2 and under free with a lap seat. Christmas trees cost extra.

Hours

Departures vary by day.

Food & Drink

Complimentary hot chocolate is provided, and additional concessions are available for cash only.

Accessibility

Service animals trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability are permitted on the train.

Pets

We have a NO PET policy. Service animals are permitted on the train.

Location

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Honesdale Station · 812 Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Book tickets online and choose the Honesdale departure carefully; the Stourbridge Line also runs excursions from Hawley.
  • Request a specific car or seating with another party in your reservation comments; requests are honored by request time and availability.
  • Bring cash if you want to buy concessions, since additional concession purchases at the event are cash only.
  • Allow roughly an hour at the Christmas Wonderland to visit Santa, enjoy activities, and shop before returning by train.
  • Children age two and under use a lap seat, so account for that when booking tickets.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children aged 2 and under ride free with a lap seat.
  • Christmas trees and decor are optional purchases at extra cost.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the visit to the Christmas Wonderland?

Passengers have approximately one hour at the private Christmas venue.

What can passengers do at the Christmas venue?

Visit Santa and friends, enjoy holiday activities, and have complimentary hot chocolate; concessions are also available.

Can I buy a Christmas tree on the trip?

Yes. Christmas trees and other decor are available to purchase at extra cost, and purchased trees are loaded onto the train for the return trip.

How are seats assigned, and can I request to sit with another party?

Seats are assigned. Add a preferred car or request to sit with another reservation in the booking comments; requests are honored in the order received when available.

Can I bring a pet, and what about service animals?

Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted on the train.

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