🎄 2026 holiday season

B&O Railroad Museum Polar Express 2026

Baltimore, MD

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The B&O Railroad Museum runs The Polar Express for the 2026 holiday season from Baltimore, MD. The full 2026 calendar isn't published yet — the railroad updates it each summer. Tickets are listed at $47.00–$90.00 per seat depending on coach class and travel night. The most-requested weekend dates routinely sell out within days, so booking the moment seats open is the difference between getting your first-choice night and watching it scroll past.

2026 dates

TBA

Tickets on sale

TBA

Price range

$47.00 - $90.00

Discounts

No standing discount published by B&O Railroad Museum for 2026. Some operators run quiet presale windows for past riders or season-pass holders — joining the railroad's email list is the most reliable way to catch one.

Where to stay

Bookings through this map support usatrainrides at no extra cost.

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Most Polar Express stations sit well off the interstate. Picking up a rental at the nearest airport is usually the easiest way in.

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Book on the operator

Tickets are sold directly by B&O Railroad Museum — this is the only link on this page that leaves usatrainrides.

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Frequently asked

When does B&O Railroad Museum run The Polar Express in 2026?
The 2026 season schedule isn't published yet. B&O Railroad Museum typically updates its Polar Express calendar in late spring or summer for the November–December run.
How much do Polar Express tickets at B&O Railroad Museum cost?
Ticket prices for 2026 are listed at $47.00 - $90.00, varying by coach class and weekend vs. weekday departures.
When do tickets go on sale?
B&O Railroad Museum hasn't announced an on-sale date for 2026. Most operators release tickets in spring for the November–December run; sign up for the railroad's email list to be notified.
Are there any Polar Express discounts at B&O Railroad Museum?
B&O Railroad Museum doesn't publish a Polar Express discount for 2026. Some operators offer quiet presale windows for past riders or season-pass holders — joining the email list is the most reliable way to catch one.
Where does the train depart from?
Trains depart from B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD. See the operator's full schedule and route detail on the linked railroad page.

More about B&O Railroad Museum

Year-round schedule, equipment, and visitor info live on the operator's full page.

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