North Pole Trains are bound for Christmas across the USA and Canada

Ho ho ho! Who wouldn’t go? It may pull up to a holiday-trimmed depot caught in a swirl of snow — ease into a tropical station shaded with palms — or drive up to a desert platform amid sparkling drifts of sand. No matter the starting point, visitors all know they’re on track for a visit with Santa.

Where’s Santa? He could be at the station. He may be onboard the train. Or he might be at the end of the line… at the North Pole!

Most trains offer more than just a visit with the old elf. So don’t be surprised if you bump into Mrs Claus and elf or two… a talking snowman… or even a herd of reindeer! Sing-alongs, storybook times, and holiday-themed activities are almost always part of the fun. And many Christmas Santa Trains serve up special treats from cocoa, candy canes, and cookies to mementos and gifts!

While no two Christmas Trains are alike, some genres have gained widespread popularity. Lights trains in particular are increasingly common attractions. Lights trains aglow with hundreds — often thousands — of twinkling lights welcome riders aboard and greet onlookers along the way! Locomotives and coaches come decked inside and out. And brightly trimmed trees and illuminated tableaux often line the route.

Other Christmas Trains feature tree farm runs, nostalgia themes, and tie-ins to local holiday events! And grownups-only rail cruises give big kids relief from the holiday rush with spirited extras like dining and entertainment — along with plenty of punch and cheer!
North Pole Christmas trains run across the USA and Canada. Check out Christmas trains in the Western US, Southwest US, Midwest US, Southern US, Mid-Atlantic US, New England, and Canada.

Santa checking his list, Polar Express, Napa Valley Wine Train, Napa, California.

Western US

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Ride a Christmas train and visit Santa in 2022 at railroads across the Southwest

Southwest US

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Jolly Old Elf on track in 2021 at railroads across the Midwest US

Midwest US

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Ride a Christmas train and visit Santa in 2022 at railroads across the US South

Southern US

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Mid Atlantic US

Mid Atlantic US

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Ride a Christmas train and visit Santa in 2022 at railroads across New England

New England

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Ride a Christmas train and visit Santa in 2022 at railroads across Canada

Canada

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