Christmas Train Rides in Washington (2026)
Washington has holiday trains from the Cascade foothills to the Palouse. The licensed Polar Express runs in Chehalis, halfway between Seattle and Portland. Near Mount Rainier, a steam train carries families back to a 1930s logging camp for a Christmas story told by actors. The Northwest Railway Museum has run a Santa Train in the Snoqualmie Valley every year since 1969, and there are Santa trains near Vancouver in Yacolt and west of Spokane in Reardan. Neighboring states are on our Polar Express and Christmas train guide.
The short version
- 6 holiday trains in Washington for 2026, 1 of them the licensed Polar Express (Chehalis)
- First to run: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride, Chehalis, from November 14. Last: Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train, Elbe, until December 23
- Lowest fare: Christmas Santa Train, Yacolt, from $18
- Book only on each railroad’s own site; every ride below links to it
Washington holiday trains at a glance
- Holiday trains
- 6 confirmed for 2026
- Licensed Polar Express
- Chehalis
- Season
- November 14 to December 23, 2026
- Lowest fare
- From $18 (Chelatchie Prairie Railroad)
- After Christmas
- No rides found
- Last checked
Plan your date
When each Washington Christmas train runs
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride in Chehalis starts first, on November 14, and Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe runs the latest, to December 23. Each bar spans a ride’s season, not every day in it, so check the railroad’s calendar for exact dates.
- THE POLAR EXPRESS Train RideChehalis · Nov 14 to Dec 20
- Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber TrainElbe · Nov 20 to Dec 23
- North Pole LimitedNorth Bend · Weekends Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Christmas Santa TrainYacolt · Weekends Nov 28 to Dec 20
- Yuletide ExpressSnoqualmie · Fridays in December
- Santa Train RidesReardan · Dec 12 and 19
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Washington's Holiday Trains for 2026
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Where Washington’s Christmas trains leave from
- 1Reardan: Santa Train Rides
- 2North Bend: North Pole Limited
- 2Snoqualmie: Yuletide Express
- 3Elbe: Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train
- 4Chehalis: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
- 5Yacolt: Christmas Santa Train
Licensed Polar Express Other holiday trains. Faint dots are Washington towns, for shape.
One licensed Polar Express and five Santa trains, from Chehalis to the Spokane area.
Washington's 2026 holiday trains at a glance
| Ride | Town | Season | Price | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chehalis-Centralia Railroad | Chehalis | Nov 14 to Dec 20 | From $69 | Some sold out |
| Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad | Elbe | Nov 20 to Dec 23 | From $38 | On sale now |
| Northwest Railway Museum | North Bend | Weekends Nov 28 to Dec 20 | From $39 | On sale now |
| Northwest Railway Museum | Snoqualmie | Fridays in December | From $30 | On sale now |
| Chelatchie Prairie Railroad | Yacolt | Weekends Nov 28 to Dec 20 | From $18 | On sale now |
| Inland NW Rail Museum | Reardan | Dec 12 and 19 | Not yet posted | Watch for tickets |
Chehalis: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on the Chehalis-Centralia Railroad
Licensed Polar ExpressChehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum · Chehalis
- Operator
- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Depot, Chehalis
- Season
- Weekends from November 14 to December 20, 2026, plus Fridays December 4, 11 and 18; trains at 2:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 75 minutes
- What's included
- Live performances, the book read aloud, hot chocolate and a chocolate peppermint cookie from the chefs, and a silver sleigh bell from Santa
- Price
- $69 per coach seat, ages 3 and up; 2 and under free on a lap; first class parlor $498 for six and dining room $664 for eight
- Tickets
- On sale now online; some December trains sold out
- Best ages
- All ages; 2 and under free on a lap
The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad, a nonprofit heritage line, runs Washington’s only licensed Polar Express from its depot in Chehalis. In 1920s coaches with tables for four, the cast performs, the book is read aloud, and the chefs bring hot chocolate and a chocolate peppermint cookie. At the North Pole, Santa and his helpers climb aboard, and every child gets a silver sleigh bell. The round trip takes 75 minutes.
Coach seats are $69 each; parties smaller than four can buy the empty seats at their table or share it. First class rides in a 1920s business car, sold by the room. The old cars have limited heat and one small restroom, so bring blankets. Strollers stay at the depot, and the narrow doors cannot take wheelchairs or walkers. Sales are online only and final, so double-check your date. Non-dairy, vegan and gluten-free treats can be requested at booking.
Check dates and tickets with Chehalis-Centralia Railroad(opens in a new tab)Elbe: Steam Into Christmas on the Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad
Theatrical Christmas trainMt. Rainier Scenic Railroad · Elbe
- Operator
- Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Elbe Depot, Elbe
- Season
- November 20 to 22, 25 and 27 to 29, and December 3 to 6, 10 to 13 and 17 to 23, 2026; departures at 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30 pm on most days
- Ride length
- About 75 minutes
- What's included
- A cast playing the Kringle family, songs and stories of 1930s timber workers who saved Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament
- Price
- Coach from about $48 for adults and $38 for kids; First Class tables cost more and add a souvenir mug; under 2 free on a lap
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages; under 2 free on a lap
Steam Into Christmas is a story you ride through. The train leaves Elbe, in the foothills below Mount Rainier, and carries families back to the 1930s and the North Star Logging Camp, where a crew of timber workers tells how they helped save Christmas. Professional actors play the Kringle family, who host the coaches with songs and stories, and Santa and Mrs. Claus come through to visit every family.
Everyone gets hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament. First Class adds a reserved table and a souvenir mug. Most trains are pulled by one of the railroad’s historic steam engines, with a diesel standing in when weather or maintenance requires. Arrive 30 minutes early to pick up tickets, and park across the tracks by the historic Elbe church. There is a wheelchair lift, and allergy-friendly cookies and dairy-free cider are available on request.
Check dates and tickets with Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad(opens in a new tab)North Bend: the North Pole Limited at the Northwest Railway Museum
Santa trainNorthwest Railway Museum · North Bend
- Operator
- Northwest Railway Museum(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- North Bend Depot, North Bend
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 and 29 and December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026
- Ride length
- About 2 hours, including about an hour at the museum campus
- What's included
- A short train ride each way, cookies and hot drinks, crafts and exhibits at the Railway History Campus, and Santa in a restored chapel car with a present for every child
- Price
- From $39 per person, ages 2 and up; includes refreshments, the present and Train Shed admission
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages; everyone 2 and up needs a ticket
The Northwest Railway Museum’s Santa Train has been a Snoqualmie Valley tradition since 1969, and the North Pole Limited is the longer version. Families ride 10 to 15 minutes from North Bend to the museum’s decorated Railway History Campus and spend about an hour there with cookies and hot chocolate, cider or coffee, seasonal crafts and the exhibits. Santa waits inside the museum’s restored chapel car, every child gets a present, and the train will not leave until everyone in line has had a turn.
Tickets are timed and needed for everyone 2 and up, and they include a return visit to the Train Shed on another day. The boarding line is outdoors, so dress for rain or snow. There are no restrooms on the train. The depot is just behind the Shell station in North Bend, with free downtown parking.
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Santa trainNorthwest Railway Museum · Snoqualmie
- Operator
- Northwest Railway Museum(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Snoqualmie Depot, Snoqualmie
- Season
- Fridays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2026, hourly from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Ride length
- About 40 minutes
- What's included
- Santa visiting each family on board, a surprise gift for every child and a peppermint stick for everyone
- Price
- From $30 per person, ages 2 and up
- Tickets
- On sale now online
- Best ages
- All ages; everyone 2 and up needs a ticket
The Yuletide Express is the museum’s short Santa train, and the museum itself suggests it for younger kids who are not ready for a two-hour outing. It leaves the historic Snoqualmie Depot in decorated antique coaches, heads west toward Snoqualmie Falls, pauses at the crest for the view down the valley, and comes back. Santa walks through and visits every family, his helper hands each child a surprise gift, and everyone gets a peppermint stick on the way off.
Staff will take photos on your own phone for free. It runs only on three Fridays, hourly from 9 to 4, with free parking downtown. Bring nothing but water on board, and use the depot restrooms first.
Check dates and tickets with Northwest Railway Museum(opens in a new tab)Yacolt: the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad Christmas Santa Train
Santa trainChelatchie Prairie Railroad · Yacolt
- Operator
- Chelatchie Prairie Railroad(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Yacolt station, Yacolt
- Season
- Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
- Ride length
- A scenic round trip with a stop at Moulton Station
- What's included
- Views of the Lewis River, a trip through a solid rock tunnel, cocoa, cider and coffee at Moulton Station, and a gift from Santa for every child
- Price
- $24 adults, $23 seniors 60 and up, $18 youth 3 to 12
- Tickets
- On sale now
- Best ages
- All ages
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad runs out of Yacolt, in the foothills of Mount St. Helens about 20 miles east of I-5 from Vancouver. On December weekends its Christmas Santa Train climbs above the Lewis River, rolls through a solid rock tunnel and stops at Moulton Station, where there is warm cider, cocoa and coffee and Santa has a gift for every child.
Fares are $24 for adults and $18 for kids 3 to 12. There are four diesel runs each Saturday and Sunday, with indoor and outdoor seats, so dress for the weather. Arrive 20 minutes early to pick up tickets. The station is on NE Railroad Avenue just south of Yacolt Road, with parking on the north side of Yacolt Road.
Check dates and tickets with Chelatchie Prairie Railroad(opens in a new tab)Reardan: Santa Train Rides at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum
Santa trainInland Northwest Rail Museum · Reardan
- Operator
- Inland Northwest Rail Museum(opens in a new tab)
- Boards at
- Inland Northwest Rail Museum, Reardan
- Season
- Saturdays, December 12 and 19, 2026, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Ride length
- Short rides around the museum grounds
- What's included
- Rides in restored, decorated full-size train cars, with Santa at the museum the same days
- Price
- Event prices not yet posted; regular admission is $15 adults and $8 ages 5 to 13, 4 and under free
- Tickets
- Watch the museum's event page
- Best ages
- All ages
Spokane-area families have their own Santa train at the Inland Northwest Rail Museum in Reardan, about 25 miles west of the city. On two December Saturdays the museum runs rides in restored, decorated full-size train cars, and Santa is at the museum the same days.
The museum posts special-event tickets separately from regular admission, so check its event page before you go. The collection is a good bonus for train-loving kids, with steam and diesel engines, a Spokane streetcar and model railroads indoors.
Check dates and tickets with Inland NW Rail Museum(opens in a new tab)Which Washington Holiday Train Fits Your Family
Your kids love the book
The Polar Express in Chehalis.
Toddlers
The 40-minute Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie, which the museum recommends for little kids.
Kids who love a show
Steam Into Christmas at Mt. Rainier, with actors and a story.
The best value
The Chelatchie Prairie Santa Train in Yacolt, $18 for kids.
Eastern Washington
Reardan, west of Spokane, on December 12 and 19.
How Far Washington's Holiday Trains Are From Major Cities
Typical winter drive times on clear roads.
| Starting from | To | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | Chehalis | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Tacoma | Elbe | About 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Seattle | North Bend | About 35 minutes |
| Vancouver | Yacolt | About 35 minutes |
| Spokane | Reardan | About 30 minutes |
| Portland, OR | Chehalis | About 1 hour 30 minutes |
Vancouver and Portland families can also choose from the trains on our Oregon page, including the Polar Express in Hood River. Spokane families will find more nearby options on our Idaho page.
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Dress for wet weather
Most of these trains board outdoors, and December in western Washington usually means rain. Rain jackets beat umbrellas on a crowded platform.
Getting there by Amtrak
The Amtrak Cascades and the Coast Starlight stop in Centralia, about 10 minutes from the Chehalis depot. See our Amtrak Cascades with kids guide.
Snow, Steam and a White Bird
Our Christmas picture shows Rally at his train window watching the snow, a lit tree and a white dove. A ride up into the Cascades in December is about as close as real life gets to that page.
Rally’s story was my mom’s idea first, and I finished it after she passed; our story page has more. Our free Rally coloring pages are good for a rainy afternoon.
A train story for Washington 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.
Buy on AmazonMore 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 Oregon
- Christmas trains in Idaho
- 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
- Chehalis-Centralia Railroad: THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride(opens in a new tab)
- Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad: Steam Into Christmas(opens in a new tab)
- Northwest Railway Museum: Santa Train(opens in a new tab)
- Chelatchie Prairie Railroad: Christmas Trains(opens in a new tab)
- Inland Northwest Rail Museum: Santa Train Rides(opens in a new tab)
- American-Rails: Washington 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.
Washington Christmas trains: questions parents ask
Is there a Polar Express train ride in Washington?
Yes. The Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum runs the licensed THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride from its depot in Chehalis on weekends from November 14 to December 20, 2026, plus three December Fridays. The round trip takes about 75 minutes, with cocoa, a cookie and a sleigh bell from Santa.
What Christmas train rides are in Washington in 2026?
We confirmed six holiday train rides in Washington for 2026: the Polar Express in Chehalis; the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe; the North Pole Limited in North Bend; the Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie; the Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt; the Santa Train Rides in Reardan. One of the 6 Washington rides is the licensed Polar Express.
What holiday events for kids are in Chehalis, Washington, in 2026?
For families, Chehalis has THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride from Chehalis-Centralia Railroad (November 14 to December 20, from $69). It includes live performances, the book read aloud, hot chocolate and a chocolate peppermint cookie from the chefs, and a silver sleigh bell from Santa. Plan on about 75 minutes. For other Chehalis, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What holiday events for kids are in Elbe, Washington, in 2026?
For families, Elbe has Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train from Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad (November 20 to December 23, from $38). It includes a cast playing the Kringle family, songs and stories of 1930s timber workers who saved Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament. For other Elbe, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in North Bend, Washington, this year?
For families, North Bend has North Pole Limited from Northwest Railway Museum (weekends November 28 to December 20, from $39). It includes a short train ride each way, cookies and hot drinks, crafts and exhibits at the Railway History Campus, and Santa in a restored chapel car with a present for every child. For other North Bend, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Snoqualmie, Washington, this year?
For families, Snoqualmie has Yuletide Express from Northwest Railway Museum (Fridays in December, from $30). It includes Santa visiting each family on board, a surprise gift for every child and a peppermint stick for everyone. Plan on about 40 minutes. The train pauses at the crest for a view down the Snoqualmie River Valley that the museum says you can only see from the train. For other Snoqualmie, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Yacolt, Washington, this year?
For families, Yacolt has Christmas Santa Train from Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (weekends November 28 to December 20, from $18). It includes views of the Lewis River, a trip through a solid rock tunnel, cocoa, cider and coffee at Moulton Station, and a gift from Santa for every child. For other Yacolt, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
What Christmas events are there in Reardan, Washington, this year?
For families, Reardan has Santa Train Rides from Inland NW Rail Museum (December 12 and 19, not yet posted). It includes rides in restored, decorated full-size train cars, with Santa at the museum the same days. The museum is about 25 miles west of Spokane, where Highway 2 meets Highway 231. For other Reardan, Washington, events like parades and tree lightings, check the town or chamber of commerce calendar.
Where can families near Seattle, Washington find a Christmas train ride?
From Seattle, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Chehalis, about 1 hour 30 minutes; North Bend, about 35 minutes. Each Washington ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Seattle families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Tacoma, Washington find a Christmas train ride?
From Tacoma, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Elbe, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Each Washington ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Tacoma families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Vancouver, Washington find a Christmas train ride?
From Vancouver, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Yacolt, about 35 minutes. Each Washington ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Vancouver families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Spokane, Washington find a Christmas train ride?
From Spokane, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Reardan, about 30 minutes. Each Washington ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Spokane families can compare before they drive.
Where can families near Portland, OR find a Christmas train ride?
From Portland, OR, typical winter drive times on clear roads are: Chehalis, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Each Washington ride on this page lists dates, prices and the booking link, so Portland, OR families can compare before they drive.
How much is the Chehalis Polar Express?
Coach seats cost $69 per person for ages 3 and up, and children 2 and under ride free on an adult's lap. First class is sold by the room: $498 for a parlor seating six and $664 for a dining room seating eight. All sales are final and online only.
What is the best Santa train for toddlers near Seattle?
The Northwest Railway Museum's Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie is a 40-minute ride on three December Fridays, and the museum recommends it for younger children. Santa visits each family on board, and every child gets a surprise gift and a peppermint stick.
How much is the Chelatchie Prairie Santa Train?
The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad's Christmas Santa Train from Yacolt costs $24 for adults, $23 for seniors 60 and up and $18 for children 3 to 12. It runs four times each Saturday and Sunday from November 28 to December 20, 2026.
Do any Washington Christmas trains run after Christmas?
No Washington holiday train we could confirm runs after Christmas in 2026. The last one on this page is the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe, which runs until December 23. For a ride after the 25th, look at the states near Washington in the drive-time table above. It is the railroad's own homegrown show, set at a 1930s logging camp called the North Star Logging Camp.
What is the cheapest Christmas train in Washington?
The lowest posted 2026 fare we found in Washington is for the Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt: from $18. At the top end is the Polar Express in Chehalis: from $69. Prices come from each Washington railroad's own listing and can change, so confirm at checkout. For the Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt: $24 adults, $23 seniors 60 and up, $18 youth 3 to 12.
When do Washington Christmas train tickets go on sale?
On sale now: the Polar Express in Chehalis; the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe; the North Pole Limited in North Bend; the Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie; the Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt. The Santa Train Rides in Reardan: watch the museum's event page. Popular Washington dates go first, so buy as soon as your ride opens.
Which Washington Christmas trains have Santa?
All 6 Washington rides on this page include Santa. The Polar Express in Chehalis: live performances, the book read aloud, hot chocolate and a chocolate peppermint cookie from the chefs, and a silver sleigh bell from Santa. The Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe: a cast playing the Kringle family, songs and stories of 1930s timber workers who saved Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament.
Are there steam-powered Christmas trains in Washington?
One Washington holiday train is listed with steam: the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe. The Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe: a cast playing the Kringle family, songs and stories of 1930s timber workers who saved Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament.
Can you take Amtrak to a Christmas train in Washington?
The Amtrak Cascades and the Coast Starlight stop in Centralia, about 10 minutes from the Chehalis depot. See our Amtrak Cascades with kids guide.
What is included with the Polar Express in Chehalis?
The Polar Express in Chehalis includes live performances, the book read aloud, hot chocolate and a chocolate peppermint cookie from the chefs, and a silver sleigh bell from Santa. For the Chehalis ride, plan on about 75 minutes. The 1920s coaches have limited heat, so the railroad suggests blankets, jammies and scarves.
What does the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe cost in 2026?
Fares for the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe: Coach from about $48 for adults and $38 for kids; First Class tables cost more and add a souvenir mug; under 2 free on a lap. It runs November 20 to December 23, 2026. Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad tickets: on sale now. Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad age rules: all ages; under 2 free on a lap.
What does the North Pole Limited in North Bend cost in 2026?
The North Pole Limited in North Bend costs from $39 per person, ages 2 and up; includes refreshments, the present and Train Shed admission. The North Pole Limited runs Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 and 29 and December 5 and 6, 12 and 13, and 19 and 20, 2026. Northwest Railway Museum tickets: on sale now.
What does the Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie cost in 2026?
The Yuletide Express in Snoqualmie costs from $30 per person, ages 2 and up. The Yuletide Express runs Fridays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2026, hourly from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Northwest Railway Museum tickets: on sale now online. Northwest Railway Museum age rules: all ages; everyone 2 and up needs a ticket. The train pauses at the crest for a view down the Snoqualmie River Valley that the museum says you can only see from the train.
How much are tickets for the Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt?
The Christmas Santa Train in Yacolt costs $24 adults, $23 seniors 60 and up, $18 youth 3 to 12. The Christmas Santa Train runs Saturdays and Sundays, November 28 to December 20, 2026, at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad tickets: on sale now. Chelatchie Prairie Railroad age rules: all ages.
How much are the Santa Train Rides in Reardan?
Fares for the Santa Train Rides in Reardan: Event prices not yet posted; regular admission is $15 adults and $8 ages 5 to 13, 4 and under free. The Santa Train Rides run Saturdays, December 12 and 19, 2026, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Inland NW Rail Museum tickets: watch the museum's event page. Inland NW Rail Museum age rules: all ages.
Where does the Polar Express in Chehalis leave from?
The Polar Express in Chehalis boards at Chehalis-Centralia Railroad Depot, 1101 SW Sylvenus Street, in Chehalis. Chehalis-Centralia Railroad tickets: on sale now online; some December trains sold out. The 1920s coaches have limited heat, so the railroad suggests blankets, jammies and scarves.
What is included with the Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe?
The Steam Into Christmas: The Holiday Timber Train in Elbe includes a cast playing the Kringle family, songs and stories of 1930s timber workers who saved Christmas, Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot cocoa, a fresh-baked cookie and a collectible ornament. For the Elbe ride, plan on about 75 minutes. It is the railroad's own homegrown show, set at a 1930s logging camp called the North Star Logging Camp.
How long is the North Pole Limited in North Bend?
For the North Bend ride, plan on about 2 hours, including about an hour at the museum campus. Included with the North Pole Limited in North Bend: a short train ride each way, cookies and hot drinks, crafts and exhibits at the Railway History Campus, and Santa in a restored chapel car with a present for every child.