All Aboard the Santa Train! Tickets on Sale Now!

All aboard! The Santa Train is returning for its 37th year.

Get ready for a magical holiday adventure with your family aboard the Santa Train, perfect for young ones (and those young at heart).

On this merry little museum adventure, you will:

– Ride the train and visit with Santa (every rider receives a candy cane!)
– Write a letter to Santa in our cozy depot
– Have access to historic locomotives and cars in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center and Annex
– Visit the Carson City Model Railroad Association Exhibit in the Jacobsen Interpretive Center

2025 Train Schedule and Tickets:

The Santa Train will be making stops during the first three weekends (Saturday–Sunday) of December.

– December 6–7
– December 13–14
– December 20–21

Departure is every 30 minutes from 10 am to 3 pm, and each ride lasts approximately 20 minutes.

(Please note: Boarding time is 15 minutes before departure time.)

A long-standing tradition for Nevada families, the Santa Train fills up quickly — so get your tickets before they sell out.

Tickets can be purchased here.