🎄 2026 holiday season

Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Polar Express 2026

Burlington, VT

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The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation runs The Polar Express for the 2026 holiday season from Burlington, VT. The published season window is December 5 and 6, 2026. 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

December 5 and 6, 2026

Tickets on sale

TBA

Price range

TBA

Discounts

Vermont Children's Trust Foundation mentions TBA discounts on its 2026 Polar Express page. Bring valid ID to the station to redeem.

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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Frequently asked

When does Vermont Children's Trust Foundation run The Polar Express in 2026?
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation runs The Polar Express December 5 and 6, 2026. Trains depart from Burlington, VT.
How much do Polar Express tickets at Vermont Children's Trust Foundation cost?
The 2026 prices aren't published yet for Vermont Children's Trust Foundation. Most North American Polar Express operators land in the $35–$95 per-seat range depending on coach class.
When do tickets go on sale?
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation 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 Vermont Children's Trust Foundation?
Yes — Vermont Children's Trust Foundation's 2026 page mentions TBA discounts. Bring valid ID to the station to redeem.
Where does the train depart from?
Trains depart from Vermont Children's Trust Foundation in Burlington, VT. See the operator's full schedule and route detail on the linked railroad page.