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THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride (Sacramento)

When
Through Dec 21 · 3:30 PMWednesdays–Mondays beginning after Thanksgiving, select days in November; departures 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm & 8:00pm (Dec 21: 3:30, 5:00 and 6:30 only).
Where
Central Pacific Passenger Station (California State Railroad Museum)930 Front Street, Sacramento, CAOpen in Google Maps ↗
Ages
Families; under 2 on an adult's lap need no ticket
Cost
Coach Class: $80 - $85 per passenger; First Class: $100 - $110 per passenger; Sleigh Ride Car $320 - $340 per table of four; all fees included. Children under 2 on lap free.Public sales began Friday, September 18, 2026.
Organizer
California State Railroad Museum Foundation

Holiday train ride departing the Central Pacific Passenger Station in Old Sacramento: guests are entertained by Polar Express characters, ride vintage cars pulled by museum locomotives to the 'North Pole' with hot chocolate and a treat, and Santa gives each passenger a silver sleigh bell. Seating in Coach, enclosed Gondola (Sleigh Ride Car, tables of four) or First Class.

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Official sources checked2026-10-14

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Public sales began Friday, September 18, 2026.

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Exact list of November operating days not printed in text (calendar graphic). ZIP not printed with station address. Sold-out status not checked on ticketing site.

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