Santa Train
All Aboard the Santa Train!
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
With Additional Museum Admission ($10 for ages 18 and up, free for ages 17 and under and Members):
- 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
- Take a Handcar Ride, if weather permits
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.
