The Polar Express

The 2024 Polar Express

THE 2024 POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
in Carson City, NV

Check the calendar below for real time ticket availability.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Come Aboard The Polar Express

All Aboard! Experience the magic of the famed holiday story come to life. Riders are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and partake in caroling and a reading of the classic story on their way to the North Pole. All riders will receive hot chocolate and a holiday treat before Santa and his helpers board the train to give each rider
the first gift of Christmas – a silver sleigh bell.

The Polar Express Train Ride runs Thursday through Sunday,
with some exceptions.
Trains depart at 5PM, 6:30PM and 8PM.

Standard Rates
November 15 – November 30, 2024

Premier Rates
December 1 – December 23, 2024

 The 2024 Polar Express Season

POLAR EXPRESS DELUXE COACH
Bench seats 2
Tickets:
$62-$82 + Historical Fee ($12 per person)
*Purchase of the entire bench is required – half benches are not available. No exceptions.

The Deluxe Coach is the newest addition to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with festive red plush seats and fewer passengers than our regular coach class. 

Your ride includes hot chocolate a special holiday treat, entertainment, a reading of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ story and a keepsake silver bell. Your child will see Santa too, as he visits every car during the evening.  All passengers are encouraged to wear their pajamas. 

POLAR EXPRESS CLASSIC COACH
Bench seats 2
Tickets:
$60 – $80 + Historical Fee ($12 per person)
*Purchase of the entire bench is required – half benches are not available. No exceptions. 

Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies and your own keepsake silver bell while enjoying non-stop entertainment and listening to the story of THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Your child will see Santa too, as he visits every car during the evening. Passengers are encouraged to wear their pajamas. 

*Infants 24 months and under ride free when sitting on parent’s lap.

VIP PARLOR CAR FAMILY LOUNGE –  SOLD OUT! But check availability often as cancellations can happen, and inventory can open back up.  
Seats 12 passengers as one group.  12 maximum allowed, no exceptions.  Lap babies do not count as one of the 12.
Tickets: $720 – $840 for family + Historical Fee ($12 per person)

Experience the magic aboard The Polar Express™ “VIP – Parlor Car”, the Ardelle Mae. The fully restored Ardelle Mae is a luxury coach car built in 1907 by American Car and Foundry.

This VIP nighttime train ride is an hour long and includes an extended visit by Santa, hot chocolate served in a keepsake ceramic THE POLAR EXPRESS™ mug and a special holiday treat served while traveling to the North Pole. Passengers also receive a keepsake silver bell, entertainment and a reading of The Polar Express™ story. Children and adults are encouraged to wear their pajamas.

VIP PARLOR CAR SITTING ROOM SOLD OUT! But check availability often as cancellations can happen, and inventory can open back up.

Tickets:  $60-$70 + $12 Historical Fee 

Experience the magic of Polar Express while traveling in comfort in a room that is reminiscent of a Victorian Parlor. These seats are sold individually. 

Your ride includes hot chocolate, special holiday treat and a special collector’s mug.  Passengers also receive a keepsake silver bell, entertainment, a reading of THE POLAR EXPRESS™ story and concludes with a visit from Santa himself.  Children and adults are encouraged to wear their pajamas. 

VIP PRIVATE ROOMSOLD OUT! But check availability often as cancellations can happen, and inventory can open back up.
Tickets: $1,100 – $1,350 for room + Historical Fee ($12 per person)
Capacity: 15 seats available.

This premier experience includes a private room which allows for 15 passengers to ride to the North Pole inside a historic car. Riders are required to purchase the entire room which includes 15 tickets valid for adults or children. Your ride includes hot chocolate served in a keepsake ceramic THE POLAR EXPRESS™ mug and a special holiday treat. Passengers also receive a keepsake silver bell, entertainment, a reading of The Polar Express™ story and a visit with Santa Claus. Children and adults are encouraged to wear their pajamas. 

VIP PRIVATE TABLESOLD OUT! But check availability often as cancellations can happen, and inventory can open back up.
Tickets: $240.00 – $280.00 per table + Historical Fee ($12 per person)
Capacity: No more than 4 seats per table available.
Space allows for 4 adults seated at a table with 2 bench seats.

The Deluxe Table option includes an hour-long ride to the North Pole inside a historic table car that seats 4 adults per table. Riders are required to purchase the entire table – half tables are not available. Your ride includes hot chocolate served in a keepsake ceramic THE POLAR EXPRESS™ mug and a special holiday treat. Passengers also receive a keepsake silver bell, entertainment, reading of The Polar Express™ story and a visit with Santa Claus. Children and adults are encouraged to wear their pajamas.