The Polar Express Train Ride

All Aboard to the North Pole!

Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a jingle bell for every good boy and girl. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear, as you watch children’s faces light up when the train arrives, and enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies while listening to this timeless story.

Make this a family holiday tradition, and call today to make your reservations (because space is limited to those who truly believe in the spirit of Christmas). The ride lasts a little over an hour, with the train leaving each night at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

TOTAL ROUND-TRIP TIME: Approximately 90 minutes.

2023 Polar Express Train Rates

Rate Type Adult  Ticket Price (Ages 16+)  Child Ticket Price (Ages 2-15) 

Value Rate                    $58                                                     $39

Standard Rate               $70                                                      $53

Holiday Rate                  $97                                                     $67

THE POLAR EXPRESS PACKAGE

A true Polar Express adventure including tickets to the North Pole, accommodations at the Railway Hotel, and meals for everyone! There’s no better way to bundle and save 10% on your adventure to the North Pole. The package features:

Overnight stay for 1-night in a hotel room or suite

One dinner in the Fred Harvey Restaurant per person

One breakfast in the Fred Harvey Restaurant per person

Roundtrip tickets for the Polar Express train

Memories to last a lifetime

Date: November 10-December 30, 2023

Time: 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

TOTAL ROUND-TRIP TIME: Approximately 90 minutes

Location:  Grand Canyon Railway 

233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046

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