Wayne, NJ · Heritage railroad · 2026 season

Tri-State Santa Train at Tri-State Railway Historical Society

Tri-State’s Santa Train is scheduled for one 2026 date, with separate daytime departures.

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 5, 2026

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

Sold out when checked. The official FAQ reports tickets sold out as of October 21; this status was checked October 26, 2026. No seats are offered.

Price observed 2026-10-26: Advertised adults $33; children $29; event sold out. Adult ages 12+; child ages 11 and under. Under-two lap infants free. These advertised fares do not establish available seats.

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

Wayne boarding location

Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center, Route 23 Southbound and West Belt Parkway, Wayne, NJ

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Plan your visit

Boarding
Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center, Route 23 Southbound and West Belt Parkway, Wayne, NJ
Departure choices
The operator lists typical choices at 9 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.; confirm the selected train.
Duration and arrival
Allow about one hour onboard. The operator recommends arriving 20–30 minutes before departure.
Young children
Lap infants under two ride free; other child and adult tickets use separate age bands.

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 New Jersey

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

Sources and railway guide

Visit the Tri-State Railway Historical Society railway guide →