THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride Jamestown
$85 per coach seat; all fees included. Public sales began Sep 18, 2026 at 9am. Operator page has a stale 2025 FAQ date, superseded by its 2026 section.
Quick Facts
Day Trip
1 hours
$$$
~$340
Museum Only
Best For Ages
The Experience
Journey to the North Pole from California's Gold Country. Board at the historic Jamestown Station for an hour-long magical ride featuring hot chocolate, cookies, and the classic story reading. Each guest receives a silver sleigh bell from Santa after passing through the North Pole. Historic setting in the Sierra foothills. Railtown 1897 offers a unique setting in Tuolumne County, about 3 hours from the Bay Area. After your ride, visit Santa and his elves in the Historic Roundhouse. Gold Country adventure. Combine your Polar Express visit with a trip to nearby Columbia State Historic Park for a full Gold Country weekend getaway. Coach seating is $85 per person with all fees included.
Schedule & Dates
Operating Dates
Nov 27-Dec 20, 2026, Fridays-Sundays; 4:30, 6 and 7:30pm.
Schedule Details
Departure times: 4:30pm, 6:00pm, and 7:30pm