It is Holiday time! Time to put on the red sweater, drink hot chocolate and ride a train to visit the North Pole. And you can do all of that without leaving California! We found seven Holiday themed trains for you and your family to enjoy during this season.

 

If a normal train ride can be a magical time for kids, imagine riding with Santa? 

 

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train

November 30 – December 23, 2018

Opened 7 days a week.

$15 per person (0-2 years old ride free)

Location: Irvine Regional Park. Irvine, CA.

More information and ticket purchase here.

 

 

Holiday Trains

Select dates from November 24 – December 23, 2018 (+ New Year’s eve train)

4 train options from 1 to 4 hours ride.

Values vary depending on the train option.

Reservation required!

Location: Fillmore & Western Railway. Fillmore, CA.

More information and ticket purchase here.

 

 

Train to Santa’s Workshop

Select dates from November 30 – December 16, 2018

Check the dates here.

$15 for ages 2–11 / $20 for ages 12 and up.

Location: Orange Empire Railway Museum. Perris, CA.

More information and ticket purchase here.

 

 

Southern California Live Steamers Starlight Train Ride

Saturday, December 15, 2018. 5pm – 8pm.

Mini train ride.

$7 per person (Cash only)

Location: 2290 Washington Avenue. Torrance, CA.

More information here.

 

 

Holiday Light Festival Train Ride

November 23 – December 30, 2018 (Closed December 24-25)

Rides from 5pm to 8pm (mon-thu) or 9pm (fri-sun)

$5 per person

Tickets can be purchased  in advance or the day of the ride on the ticket booth. No online sale.

Location: 4400 Crystal Springs Drive. Los Angeles, CA.

More information here.

 

 

Have fun and happy holidays!