Train of Lights
2026 general seating $40 each for ages 3+; under 3 free on lap. Tickets go on sale Oct 3 at 10am; booking via operator page. Some dates or departure times vary.
Quick Facts
Day Trip
1.5 hours
$$
~$160
Tourist / Heritage Railroad
Best For Ages
The Experience
Give your little train lover a holiday ride they’ll never forget. Hop aboard a 1.5-hour round-trip adventure through Niles Canyon with festive lights, music, and kid-friendly treats. Antique coaches and open-air cars glow inside and out, turning the ride into a moving winter wonderland. Choose your magic moment. Catch the dusk departure from Niles or the after-dark departure from Sunol. Both offer nighttime canyon views kids rarely get to see from a real train. A Bay Area favorite for 10+ years. Families come back year after year for this cozy, light-filled ride. If you’ve got a train-obsessed kid under 10, this is the holiday tradition they’ll talk about all season.
Schedule & Dates
Operating Dates
Planned 2026 operating dates are: Nov. 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 Dec. 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30