Antonito, CO · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Santa’s Holiday Express — Antonito at Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

A holiday railway trip from Antonito brings Santa aboard the Cumbres & Toltec train for a December weekend.

Illustrative stock photo: Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Illustrative stock photograph. Grand Canyon Railway locomotive 237 with a Christmas wreath on November 18, 2013. Historical holiday decoration; the source does not identify this departure as the Polar Express. The Commons file was cropped vertically by 5% in 2024. Bill Morrow / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC BY 2.0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

December 12–13, 2026

Published operating dates do not guarantee seats. Check your exact departure and class in the official booking calendar.

The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Coach adults $25 / children $15; Deluxe adults $50 / children $35. Adult ages 11+, child ages 2–10; under-two lap infants free. Confirm the selected car and full total.

Source reviewed 2026-10-26 · Ticket status observed 2026-10-26

Tickets and official updates

Choose a train departure first. Confirm the date, class, child tickets and checkout total with the operator before arranging other travel.

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Where to board

Antonito boarding location

Antonito Depot, 5234 US Highway 285, Antonito, CO 81120

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Antonito Depot, 5234 US Highway 285, Antonito, CO 81120
Departure choices
Saturday departures are 1, 3 and 5 p.m.; Sunday choices are 10 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.
Seating and ages
The operator offers Coach and Deluxe; adult tickets start at age 11, child tickets cover ages 2–10, and infants are under two.

Would an overnight stay help?

Compare your departure time and drive home before deciding. An evening train or a long journey may make staying nearby useful. Secure the correct holiday train first, then check lodging independently; no hotel or regular-excursion booking establishes holiday admission.

More holiday rides in Colorado

Each ride has its own schedule and ticket status; these links do not guarantee availability.

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad railway guide →