# The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay) > Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 23 · 4:30 PM - Where: Cape Cod Central Railroad, Buzzards Bay Depot, 70 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Standard class: $54 child (ages 3-12) and $64 adult at matinees, $69 and $79 in the evening; $10 less on opening weekend, November 20-22. First class and table cars cost more. Under 3 on a lap: $10. - Organizer: Cape Cod Central Railroad - Official page: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/capecodcentralrailroad/items/372396/calendar/ - Last checked: Mon, Nov 9 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/the-polar-express-train-ride-buzzards-bay--listing-2c87fdee0dca78c25629c04c ## About Cape Cod Central Railroad's round trip of about an hour and a half from the Buzzards Bay depot to "the North Pole", set to the film's soundtrack. The conductor punches each golden ticket, chefs and waiters dance in the aisle, the story is read aloud, and everyone gets hot chocolate and a shortbread cookie. Santa and his elves board at the North Pole and give each child a sleigh bell. Pajamas are welcome. Passengers stay on the train the whole time. Arrive 45 to 60 minutes early for parking and ticket pickup; tickets are nonrefundable. 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