Christmas Train Rides in Georgia (2026)
Georgia does not have a licensed Polar Express. The closest one is across the North Carolina line in Bryson City, about two and a half hours from Atlanta, and our Christmas train map lists every licensed ride by state. What Georgia does have is a good spread of its own Santa trains, from the mountains at Blue Ridge to the coast at Kingsland, and a sing-along train circling Stone Mountain every night of the season.
The short version
- 7 holiday trains in Georgia for 2026, none of them the licensed Polar Express
- First to run: Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad, Stone Mountain, from November 7. Last: Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad, Stone Mountain, until January 3
- Lowest fare: Santa Special, Kingsland, from $12.50
- Book only on each railroad’s own site; every ride below links to it
Georgia holiday trains at a glance
- Holiday trains
- 7 confirmed for 2026
- Licensed Polar Express
- None in Georgia in 2026
- Season
- November 7 to January 3, 2026
- Lowest fare
- From $12.50 (The Georgia Train)
- After Christmas
- Stone Mountain Park (to January 3)
- Last checked
Plan your date
When each Georgia Christmas train runs
Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad in Stone Mountain has the longest season, November 7 to January 3. Each bar spans a ride’s season, not every day in it, so check the railroad’s calendar for exact dates.
- Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic RailroadStone Mountain · Nov 7 to Jan 3
- Holiday ExpressBlue Ridge · Nov 27 to Dec 24
- Santa SpecialKingsland · Nov 27 to Dec 24
- Plains Christmas LightingCordele · Nov 28
- Candy Cane ExpressCordele · Dec 4 and 5
- Cordele Holiday TrainCordele · Dec 11 to Dec 19
- Savannah Santa TrainSavannah · Dec 12
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Where Georgia’s Christmas trains leave from
- 1Blue Ridge: Holiday Express
- 2Stone Mountain: Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad
- 3Savannah: Savannah Santa Train
- 4Cordele: Cordele Holiday Train
- 4Cordele: Candy Cane Express
- 4Cordele: Plains Christmas Lighting
- 5Kingsland: Santa Special
Licensed Polar Express Other holiday trains. Faint dots are Georgia towns, for shape.
A mountain railroad and a theme-park loop, both within about two hours of the city.
Georgia's 2026 Christmas trains at a glance
| Ride | Town | Season | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Scenic Railway | Blue Ridge | Nov 27 to Dec 24 | $46.99 to $56.99 | On sale now |
| Stone Mountain Park | Stone Mountain | Nov 7 to Jan 3 | Park ticket | On sale now |
| The Georgia Train | Kingsland | Nov 27 to Dec 24 | From $12.50 | On sale now |
| SAM Shortline | Cordele | Dec 11 to Dec 19 | From $19 | On sale now |
| SAM Shortline | Cordele | Dec 4 and 5 | From $31.99 | On sale now |
| SAM Shortline | Cordele | Nov 28 | $33.99 to $43.99 | On sale now |
| Georgia State Railroad Museum | Savannah | Dec 12 | To be announced | Coming soon |
Blue Ridge: the Holiday Express along the Toccoa River
Santa trainBlue Ridge Scenic Railway · Blue Ridge
- Operator
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Blue Ridge depot, Blue Ridge
- Season
- November 27 to 29, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 to 24, 2026; up to three departures a day at 10:00 am, noon and 2:00 pm, plus 4:00 pm on November 28
- Ride length
- About 1 hour, no layover
- What's included
- Holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, a jingle bell and candy cane for each child and a chance to see Santa
- Price
- Child (2 to 12) $46.99, adult $56.99; infants free
- Tickets
- On sale now; sells out fast
- Best ages
- All ages
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway runs its Holiday Express as a one-hour trip from the depot in the middle of downtown Blue Ridge, about two hours north of Atlanta. It is a shorter product than the railroad’s usual run to McCaysville, with no layover: holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, a jingle bell and candy cane for every child, and a chance to see Santa. Cocoa and snacks are sold in the concession car.
Your ticket assigns a car, but seats inside are first come, first served. Arrive 45 minutes early because downtown parking is tight on weekends. The accessible coach is booked by phone at 877-413-8724, and strollers have to be folded to board.
Check dates and tickets with Blue Ridge Scenic Railway(opens in a new tab)Stone Mountain: the Sing-Along Train at Stone Mountain Christmas
Sing-along trainStone Mountain Park · Stone Mountain
- Operator
- Stone Mountain Park(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain
- Season
- Stone Mountain Christmas, November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027; the train runs by day and as a sing-along at night
- Ride length
- About 25 to 30 minutes, a five-mile loop around the mountain
- What's included
- The decorated train ride, part of Stone Mountain Christmas along with Santa, shows and lights
- Price
- Included with a Stone Mountain Christmas ticket; prices vary by date
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages
Stone Mountain Park’s Scenic Railroad makes a five-mile loop around the base of the mountain in about 25 to 30 minutes, and during Stone Mountain Christmas it is dressed for the season. By day it is a straightforward ride; after dark it becomes the Sing-Along Train, with a stop at a small village for a holiday story along the way.
The train is one piece of a bigger night that includes Santa, a parade, light shows and indoor attractions, all on one Stone Mountain Christmas ticket. It is the closest holiday train to Atlanta and the easiest one to do on short notice, since it runs nearly every night of the season.
Check dates and tickets with Stone Mountain Park(opens in a new tab)South Georgia and Coastal Santa Trains
The SAM Shortline runs three different Christmas trains near Cordele, and the coast has two more.
Kingsland: The Georgia Train Santa Special
Santa trainThe Georgia Train (Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum) · Kingsland
- Operator
- The Georgia Train (Florida-Georgia Railway Heritage Museum)(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Kingsland Station, Kingsland
- Season
- November 27 and 28, December 5, December 12 and December 18 to 24, 2026, at noon, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 pm (no noon train December 18, no 6:00 pm train December 24)
- Ride length
- A short ride after a pre-show in the station theater
- What's included
- Santa, his elves, Frosty and other characters in the car, carols with the elves, and free entry to the station's model train layout
- Price
- From $12.50; 2 and under free on a lap
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages
The Georgia Train runs out of a station museum in Kingsland, about two miles off I-95 near the Florida line, on what it calls one of the country’s oldest short lines. A quick show in the station theater kicks things off, then you board open-air cars where Santa, his elves, Frosty and other characters come through while everyone sings carols. Your ticket also gets you into the station’s model train layout.
The open-air cars have roofs but no restroom, so use the station first and dress for a cool evening. Snacks and drinks are sold in the station and can come aboard. Parking is in the grass beside the station, with overflow along the street.
Check dates and tickets with The Georgia Train(opens in a new tab)Cordele: the SAM Shortline Cordele Holiday Train
Santa trainSAM Shortline Excursion Train · Cordele
- Operator
- SAM Shortline Excursion Train(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Cordele Depot, Cordele
- Season
- Fridays and Saturdays, December 11 and 12 and December 18 and 19, 2026; Fridays at 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 1 hour
- What's included
- Santa on board with a gift for every passenger, holiday music, hot chocolate and cookies
- Price
- From $19 plus tax and handling; under 2 free on a lap
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages
The SAM Shortline’s shortest Christmas train is a one-hour ride from its downtown Cordele depot on two December weekends, aimed squarely at kids. Santa is on board handing out a gift to every passenger, with holiday music, hot chocolate and cookies.
Seats are assigned when you book. Tickets are not emailed; collect them at will call inside the depot. Listed fares are before tax and handling. Cordele sits right on I-75, about two and a half hours south of Atlanta, which makes this a reasonable stop on a drive to Florida.
Check dates and tickets with SAM Shortline(opens in a new tab)Cordele to Plains: the SAM Shortline Candy Cane Express
Santa day tripSAM Shortline Excursion Train · Cordele
- Operator
- SAM Shortline Excursion Train(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Georgia Veterans State Park station, Cordele
- Season
- Friday December 4 and Saturday December 5, 2026, one train a day at 10:00 am
- Ride length
- About 5 and a half hours, including a two-hour layover in Plains
- What's included
- Santa on the train and a layover to explore Plains
- Price
- From $31.99 plus tax and handling; higher classes include food
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- Best for school-age kids; it is a full day
The Candy Cane Express is a full day out rather than a quick ride. The train leaves Georgia Veterans State Park at 10:00 am with Santa aboard, rolls through southwest Georgia farm country to Plains, and gives you two hours to walk around the small town before heading back, about five and a half hours in all.
Every car and seat is assigned. Coach is the family choice; the Deluxe and Premium classes come with snacks or lunch but have minimum ages. No outside food or coolers are allowed. Note that this train boards at the state park, not the Cordele depot.
Check dates and tickets with SAM Shortline(opens in a new tab)Cordele to Plains: the Plains Christmas Lighting train
Santa evening tripSAM Shortline Excursion Train · Cordele
- Operator
- SAM Shortline Excursion Train(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Georgia Veterans State Park station, Cordele
- Season
- Saturday November 28, 2026: board 3:30 pm, depart 4:00 pm, back about 9:30 pm
- Ride length
- About 5 and a half hours, with a two-hour layover in Plains
- What's included
- Santa on the train and the town's Christmas activities during the layover
- Price
- Child coach (2 to 12) $33.99, adult coach $43.99, plus tax and handling
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- Best for ages 5 and up; it ends late
On the Saturday after Thanksgiving the SAM Shortline runs an evening train to Plains for the town’s Christmas lighting. Santa is on board for the ride out, and you get a two-hour layover in Plains for the holiday activities before the train brings you back to the state park around 9:30 pm.
It is a late night for small children, so this one suits older kids best. The train makes a flag stop in Americus each way. Coach fares are $33.99 for children and $43.99 for adults before tax and handling, and every seat is assigned.
Check dates and tickets with SAM Shortline(opens in a new tab)Savannah: the Savannah Santa Train at the Georgia State Railroad Museum
Santa train eventCoastal Heritage Society (Georgia State Railroad Museum) · Savannah
- Operator
- Coastal Heritage Society (Georgia State Railroad Museum)(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Georgia State Railroad Museum, Savannah
- Season
- Saturday December 12, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Ride length
- A daytime event at the museum's historic rail yard
- What's included
- Holiday activities and Santa at the railroad museum
- Price
- To be announced; tickets go on sale soon
- Tickets
- Tickets on sale soon
- Best ages
- All ages
Savannah’s holiday train is a one-day event at the Georgia State Railroad Museum, run by the Coastal Heritage Society in the old Central of Georgia railroad shops just west of downtown. In 2026 it is on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The society had posted the date but not the ticket price or full schedule when we checked in October, so watch its event page. On regular days the museum runs short site tours by train behind steam or diesel engines, and the shops and roundhouse are worth a look while you are there.
Check dates and tickets with Georgia State Railroad Museum(opens in a new tab)Which Georgia Christmas Train to Choose
Atlanta families on a weeknight
Stone Mountain. It runs nearly every night of the season and is about 30 minutes from downtown.
A mountain weekend
Blue Ridge’s Holiday Express. Book early, park early, and pair it with a night in a cabin.
Toddlers
The Kingsland Santa Special or the one-hour Cordele Holiday Train. Both are short, and Kingsland starts at $12.50.
Older kids who can handle a full day
The Candy Cane Express to Plains, or the evening Plains Christmas Lighting train on November 28.
How Far Georgia Christmas Trains Are From the Big Cities
Typical drive times without holiday traffic.
| Starting from | To | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | Stone Mountain | About 30 minutes |
| Atlanta | Blue Ridge | About 2 hours |
| Atlanta | Cordele | About 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Macon | Cordele | About 1 hour |
| Savannah | Kingsland | About 1 hour 45 minutes |
| Jacksonville, FL | Kingsland | About 40 minutes |
| Atlanta | Bryson City, NC (licensed Polar Express) | About 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Atlanta | Chattanooga, TN | About 2 hours |
For the licensed Polar Express, Bryson City is the nearest, on our North Carolina page. Northwest Georgia families are also close to Chattanooga’s North Pole Limited, on our Tennessee page, and Kingsland is a short drive from the Florida trains on our Florida page.
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Get the free printablesGeorgia Holiday Train Details Worth Knowing
Model trains in Atlanta
The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Holiday Model Trains run from November 14 to January 10, included with garden admission by day or during Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. The trains do not run in the rain.
Southeastern Railway Museum
The state’s official transportation museum in Duluth hosts its Festival of 100 Trees from November 19 to January 3. It had not posted a Santa train for 2026 when we checked; we will add one if it does.
Dress for open cars
Kingsland rides in open-air cars, and Blue Ridge’s open cars have only vinyl windows. North Georgia December nights can be near freezing.
Getting there by train
Amtrak’s Crescent stops in Atlanta and Gainesville; see our Crescent with kids guide. Savannah is on the Silver Meteor, covered in our Silver Meteor with kids page.
Grandparents at the End of the Line
Rally’s ride in our book ends on a platform with Grandmommy and Papa waiting. A lot of Georgia families do their Christmas train on the way to grandparents, and Cordele and Kingsland both sit right off the interstate for exactly that.
My mom dreamed up this corgi and his train ride, and after she passed I finished it; our story page tells the rest. For the drive down I-75, print a few of our free Rally coloring sheets.
A train story for Georgia kidsRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi on his first train ride, hand-painted in watercolor. $13.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.
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More for holiday train families
- Find a Christmas train near you: type your town and see every ride in the country sorted by distance
- Christmas train guide by state: licensed rides, costs and booking tips
- Christmas trains in North Carolina
- Christmas trains in Tennessee
- Christmas trains in Florida
- Every Amtrak route with kids, for a real train trip after the holidays
- Free Rally activity pack and coloring pages to print before the ride
Sources
- Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: holiday rides(opens in a new tab)
- Stone Mountain Park: Stone Mountain Christmas(opens in a new tab)
- The Georgia Train: Santa train ride(opens in a new tab)
- SAM Shortline: Cordele Holiday Train(opens in a new tab)
- SAM Shortline: Candy Cane Express(opens in a new tab)
- SAM Shortline: Plains Christmas Lighting(opens in a new tab)
- Coastal Heritage Society: Savannah Santa Train 2026(opens in a new tab)
- Atlanta Botanical Garden: Holiday Model Trains(opens in a new tab)
- Southeastern Railway Museum: events(opens in a new tab)
- American-Rails: Georgia Christmas Train Rides (2026)(opens in a new tab)
Checked against each railroad’s own pages on . THE POLAR EXPRESS is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment. Each ride is run by the railroad or museum named above; Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Rail Events or any railroad listed here. Book only through the operator’s own site, and confirm dates and prices there before you go.
Georgia Christmas trains: questions parents ask
Is there a Polar Express train ride in Georgia?
No. Georgia has no licensed Polar Express ride in 2026. The closest is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina, which runs from November 6 to January 3, about two hours 45 minutes from Atlanta. Georgia's own holiday trains include the Blue Ridge Holiday Express, Stone Mountain's sing-along train and several Santa trains in south Georgia.
What Christmas train rides are in Georgia in 2026?
We confirmed seven holiday train rides in Georgia for 2026: the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge; the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad; the Santa Special in Kingsland; the Cordele Holiday Train; the Candy Cane Express in Cordele; Plains Christmas Lighting in Cordele; the Savannah Santa Train. None of them is a licensed Polar Express ride, which Georgia does not have in 2026.
What Christmas events are happening in Blue Ridge, Georgia, in 2026?
For families, Blue Ridge has Holiday Express from Blue Ridge Scenic Railway (November 27 to December 24, $46.99 to $56.99). It includes holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, a jingle bell and candy cane for each child and a chance to see Santa. For other Blue Ridge, Georgia, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What holiday events for kids are in Stone Mountain, Georgia, in 2026?
For families, Stone Mountain has Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad from Stone Mountain Park (November 7 to January 3, park ticket). It includes the decorated train ride, part of Stone Mountain Christmas along with Santa, shows and lights. Plan on about 25 to 30 minutes, a five-mile loop around the mountain. For other Stone Mountain, Georgia, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Kingsland, Georgia, this year?
For families, Kingsland has Santa Special from The Georgia Train (November 27 to December 24, from $12.50). It includes Santa, his elves, Frosty and other characters in the car, carols with the elves, and free entry to the station's model train layout. Plan on a short ride after a pre-show in the station theater. For other Kingsland, Georgia, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Cordele, Georgia, this year?
Three holiday train events run in Cordele in 2026: Cordele Holiday Train from SAM Shortline (December 11 to December 19, from $19); Candy Cane Express from SAM Shortline (December 4 and 5, from $31.99); Plains Christmas Lighting from SAM Shortline (November 28, $33.99 to $43.99). For other Cordele, Georgia, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What holiday events for kids are in Savannah, Georgia, in 2026?
For families, Savannah has Savannah Santa Train from Georgia State Railroad Museum (December 12, to be announced). It includes holiday activities and Santa at the railroad museum. Plan on a daytime event at the museum's historic rail yard. The museum sits in the old Central of Georgia railroad shops, one of the most complete antebellum rail complexes left in the country. For other Savannah, Georgia, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
Where can families near Atlanta, Georgia find a Christmas train ride?
From Atlanta, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Stone Mountain, about 30 minutes; Blue Ridge, about 2 hours; Cordele, about 2 hours 30 minutes; Bryson City, NC (licensed Polar Express), about 2 hours 45 minutes; Chattanooga, TN, about 2 hours.
Where can families near Macon, Georgia find a Christmas train ride?
From Macon, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Cordele, about 1 hour. Each Georgia ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Macon families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Jacksonville, FL find a Christmas train ride?
From Jacksonville, FL, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Kingsland, about 40 minutes. Each Georgia ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Jacksonville, FL families can compare before they drive.
How long is the Blue Ridge Holiday Express?
About one hour, with no layover. The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's Holiday Express leaves the downtown Blue Ridge depot with holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, a jingle bell and candy cane for each child and a chance to see Santa. In 2026 it runs from November 27 to December 24, with child fares at $46.99.
Is there a Christmas train near Atlanta?
Yes. Stone Mountain Park's Scenic Railroad runs a decorated five-mile loop around the mountain during Stone Mountain Christmas, November 7, 2026, to January 3, 2027, and becomes a sing-along train at night. It is included with a Stone Mountain Christmas ticket. Blue Ridge, about two hours north, is the closest standalone Santa train.
What is the cheapest Santa train in Georgia?
The Georgia Train's Santa Special in Kingsland starts at $12.50, and children 2 and under ride free on a lap. The ride includes Santa, his elves and Frosty, plus free entry to the station's model train layout. The SAM Shortline's Cordele Holiday Train starts at $19 before tax and handling.
Do Georgia Christmas trains sell out?
Some do. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway warns that its Holiday Express sells out fast, especially on December weekends, and the Candy Cane Express to Plains runs only two days. Stone Mountain is the easiest to book late because the train runs nearly every night of Stone Mountain Christmas.
Are there any Georgia Christmas trains after Christmas?
Yes. The Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad runs until January 3. Every other Georgia ride on this page ends by Christmas Eve. The Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad: Stone Mountain Christmas, November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027; the train runs by day and as a sing-along at night.
Which Georgia Christmas train is best for toddlers?
The shortest Georgia ride, and usually the easiest for toddlers, is the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad: about 25 to 30 minutes, a five-mile loop around the mountain. The longest is the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge, at about 1 hour, no layover. Ages for the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad: all ages. At night the train turns into a sing-along and stops in a little village for a holiday story before finishing the loop.
When do Georgia Christmas train tickets go on sale?
On sale now: the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge; the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad; the Santa Special in Kingsland; the Cordele Holiday Train; the Candy Cane Express in Cordele; Plains Christmas Lighting in Cordele. The Savannah Santa Train: tickets on sale soon. Popular Georgia dates go first, so buy as soon as your ride opens.
Which Georgia Christmas trains have Santa?
All 7 Georgia rides on this page include Santa. The Holiday Express in Blue Ridge: holiday music, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, a jingle bell and candy cane for each child and a chance to see Santa. The Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad: the decorated train ride, part of Stone Mountain Christmas along with Santa, shows and lights.
What does the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge cost in 2026?
Fares for the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge: Child (2 to 12) $46.99, adult $56.99; infants free. The Holiday Express runs November 27 to 29, December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 to 24, 2026; up to three departures a day at 10:00 am, noon and 2:00 pm, plus 4:00 pm on November 28.
What does the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad cost in 2026?
Fares for the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad: Included with a Stone Mountain Christmas ticket; prices vary by date. Season: Stone Mountain Christmas, November 7, 2026 to January 3, 2027; the train runs by day and as a sing-along at night. Stone Mountain Park tickets: on sale now. Stone Mountain Park age rules: all ages.
How much is the Santa Special in Kingsland?
The Santa Special in Kingsland costs from $12.50; 2 and under free on a lap. The Santa Special runs November 27 and 28, December 5, December 12 and December 18 to 24, 2026, at noon, 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 pm (no noon train December 18, no 6:00 pm train December 24). The Georgia Train tickets: on sale now.
What does the Cordele Holiday Train cost in 2026?
The Cordele Holiday Train costs from $19 plus tax and handling; under 2 free on a lap. The Cordele Holiday Train runs Fridays and Saturdays, December 11 and 12 and December 18 and 19, 2026; Fridays at 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 and 8:00 pm. SAM Shortline tickets: on sale now.
How much are tickets for the Candy Cane Express in Cordele?
The Candy Cane Express in Cordele costs from $31.99 plus tax and handling; higher classes include food. The Candy Cane Express runs Friday December 4 and Saturday December 5, 2026, one train a day at 10:00 am. SAM Shortline tickets: on sale now. SAM Shortline age rules: best for school-age kids; it is a full day.
How much are tickets for Plains Christmas Lighting in Cordele?
Fares for Plains Christmas Lighting in Cordele: Child coach (2 to 12) $33.99, adult coach $43.99, plus tax and handling. Plains Christmas Lighting runs Saturday November 28, 2026: board 3:30 pm, depart 4:00 pm, back about 9:30 pm. SAM Shortline tickets: on sale now. SAM Shortline age rules: best for ages 5 and up; it ends late.
What does the Savannah Santa Train cost in 2026?
Georgia State Railroad Museum had not announced 2026 prices for the Savannah Santa Train when we checked: to be announced; tickets go on sale soon. The Savannah Santa Train runs Saturday December 12, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Tickets on sale soon. Georgia State Railroad Museum age rules: all ages. The museum sits in the old Central of Georgia railroad shops, one of the most complete antebellum rail complexes left in the country.
Where do you board the Holiday Express in Blue Ridge?
The Holiday Express in Blue Ridge boards at Blue Ridge depot, 241 Depot Street, in Blue Ridge. Arrive 45 minutes early because downtown parking is tight on weekends. The accessible coach is booked by phone at 877-413-8724, and strollers have to be folded to board. Blue Ridge Scenic Railway tickets: on sale now; sells out fast.
What happens on the Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad?
The Stone Mountain Christmas Scenic Railroad includes the decorated train ride, part of Stone Mountain Christmas along with Santa, shows and lights. For the Stone Mountain ride, plan on about 25 to 30 minutes, a five-mile loop around the mountain. At night the train turns into a sing-along and stops in a little village for a holiday story before finishing the loop.
What is included with the Santa Special in Kingsland?
The Santa Special in Kingsland includes Santa, his elves, Frosty and other characters in the car, carols with the elves, and free entry to the station's model train layout. The Georgia Train ride length: a short ride after a pre-show in the station theater. Frosty the Snowman rides along with Santa, and every ticket gets you into the model train museum in the station.