2026 Christmas & holiday train guide
Compare 1 reviewed holiday programs in Oregon, including their boarding towns, departure announcements and ticket status.
2026 dates published
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The boarding location matters: holiday services can use a different station from a railway’s regular trains. Compare the stops below before choosing a ride.
| Holiday ride | Where to board | Schedule & tickets |
|---|---|---|
| THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideMt. Hood Railroad | Mount Hood Railroad Depot, 110 Railroad Street, Hood River, OR | Select departures November 20, 2026–January 2, 20272026 dates published |
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Hood River, OR · Heritage railroad
Mt. Hood Railroad
2026 dates published
Select departures November 20, 2026–January 2, 2027
Hood River’s Polar Express combines holiday entertainment, cocoa and Santa aboard a train departing the Mount Hood Railroad depot.
The operator supplies ticket information; date-specific remaining seats have not been verified.
Source reviewed 2026-10-26
Official operator pages support each source review. Licensed Polar Express status and actual rail operation are checked separately. A season window is not a daily timetable, and older fares are not current prices.
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