North Pole Express
Passengers embark on a round-trip train journey to the North Pole featuring Christmas sing-alongs and entertainment by elves, cocoa chefs, and hosts. During the ride, guests are served hot cocoa, a chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water. Santa boards the train at the North Pole for the return trip to greet each child and give them a special gift.
Nov 16 – Dec 30, 2026
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Tickets
Ticket prices vary by coach and date. Individual tickets: coach 112 $100; 802 and 801 adult $70, child $40, infant $15; 803 adult $55, child $30, infant $15; 4966 adult $50, child $30, infant $15; 850 table for 4 $320; 2936 $130. Private-car prices: 741 Lounge (up to 12 people) $1,600; 741 (up to 32 seats) $2,400; 301 (up to 32 seats) $2,000; 4729 Dome Car $8,500; 1291 Lounge Car $5,400. New seats offered: 1291 Lounge two seats $240; 1291 Lounge table for 4 $480; 4729 table for 4 $480; 4729 Lounge one seat $140; 4729 Dome seats for 4 $640. It also lists additional onboard amenities such as beverages and food as options for the 4729 and 1291 cars, without giving their prices.
Hours
Nov 16–20: 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Nov 21: 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Nov 23–25: 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Nov 27–28: 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Nov 30–Dec 4: 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec 5: 5 pm and 7:30 pm (also listed as Friday, prime pricing), and 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm (also listed as Saturday); Dec 7–11: 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec 12: 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec 14–18: 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec 19, 21–23 and 26: 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 5 pm and 7:30 pm; Dec 28–30: 2 pm and 5 pm.
Food & Drink
Passengers receive hot cocoa, a chocolate chip cookie, and bottled water during the ride.
Accessibility
Historic train equipment cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers; passengers must be carried on board by their party and seated in regular seats.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive 30–45 minutes before departure because trains leave on time, and allow extra travel time for canyon weather and traffic.
- Buy tickets for the same coach and order if your group wants to sit together; separate-order seating requests must be made at least five days ahead.
- Leave car seats and strollers at the ticket office when checking in; they are not allowed on the train.
- Dress for the weather on your way to the train, since the railroad operates in all weather, though coaches are heated.
- Do not buy tickets from private sellers; the railroad warns against resold North Pole Express tickets.
Special Events & Promotions
- November 16–18 departures are Dress Rehearsals.
- December 5 departures are listed with prime pricing.
- Private cars are available, and the 4729 and 1291 cars can be booked together for groups of up to 100, with extra onboard food and beverages available.
- Seats on separate bookings can be arranged together by contacting the ticket office at least five days ahead; groups must be on the same coach.
- New individual seats and tables in the 1291 Lounge and 4729 cars went on sale October 12.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the train ride?
The 90-minute round trip includes Christmas sing-alongs, hosts, elves, cocoa chefs and special guests. Santa joins the return trip to greet each child and give them a gift.
What food and drinks are included?
Passengers receive hot cocoa, a chocolate chip cookie and bottled water. The 4729 and 1291 cars offer extra food and beverage amenities.
Can our group sit together if tickets were bought separately?
Call the ticket office at least five days before departure to request seats together. Passengers booked on different coaches cannot be seated together.
Can passengers bring car seats or strollers, or use a wheelchair or walker aboard?
Car seats and strollers are not allowed on the train. Wheelchairs and walkers cannot be accommodated; users must be carried aboard and seated in regular seats, while devices are stored at the ticket office.
What should we know about infants and onboard facilities?
Infants aged one and under need an infant/lap ticket, which does not include a seat. Coaches are heated and toilets are on board.
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