Sunol, CA · Museum train · 2026 season

Train of Lights — Sunol at Niles Canyon Railway

Niles Canyon’s Train of Lights boards at Sunol. The operator reported the 2026 season sold out in our October 12 review.

Niles Canyon Railway locomotive 713 decorated with a Christmas wreath
Niles Canyon locomotive 713 with a Christmas wreath, photographed in December 2024. Historical holiday photograph; this season’s train can differ. mpetach / Wikimedia Commons · Image source · CC0 · Display crop; photograph otherwise unchanged.

2026 dates published

Selected dates November 20–December 30, 2026; 7:30 p.m. Sunol departures

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

Sold out when checked. The official 2026 Train of Lights page reports all tickets sold out, as checked October 26, 2026. No available seats are offered.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Advertised General $40; First Class Dome or Parlor $70; season sold out. Ages three and older need tickets. Younger lap riders do not, but a separate occupied seat needs a ticket. Advertised fares do not establish availability.

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

Sunol boarding location

Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol, CA 94586

Official boarding information →

Plan your visit

Boarding
Sunol Station, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol, CA 94586
Duration
The railway describes a 90-minute round trip.
Young children
Children under three may ride on an adult’s lap without a separate seat; a separate seat requires a ticket.
Different depot
The Niles and Sunol departures board at different stations and times. Check the station on the ticket rather than the operator’s office address.

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 California

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Niles Canyon Railway railway guide →