2026 Christmas & holiday train guide
Compare 2 reviewed holiday programs in Vermont, 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 RideVermont Children's Trust Foundation | Wing Building, 1 Steele Street, Burlington, VT 05401; use the south entrance near King Street | December 5–6, 20262026 dates published |
| THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train RideWhite River Rotary Club | White River Junction station area, Railroad Row, White River Junction, VT; earlier location reference | December 12–13, 20262026 dates published |
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All 2 selected rides at 2 mapped locations, including results on the other pages. Shared depots list every selected program. Pins mark stations or event campuses; route references and inactive events are labeled in the pin details.
Burlington, VT · Heritage railroad
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation
2026 dates published
December 5–6, 2026
Burlington’s charitable Polar Express experience begins at the Wing Building and includes a train journey and holiday storytelling.
The organizer confirms the 2026 dates; no departure-specific seat availability was checked.
Source reviewed 2026-10-26
White River Junction, VT · Heritage railroad
White River Rotary Club
2026 dates published
December 12–13, 2026
White River Rotary Club’s 2026 Polar Express runs December 12–13. The organizer links to ticket purchases from its event page; check availability for your chosen departure.
The organizer offers ticket purchases for the 2026 event; no departure-specific seat inventory was checked.
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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