The Holiday Train
Climb aboard for a seasonal rail journey packed with holiday entertainment for all ages. Passengers can meet Santa Claus, enjoy performances by a magician and balloon artists, and get creative with holiday crafts and a coloring contest. Guests can also enter a raffle to win a free train ride.
What to Expect
Festive family train ride featuring Santa Claus, magic shows, and crafts.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Alaska Railroad
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-friendly
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults – $92; Kids (2-11) – $46; Infants – SEAT (0-23 months) – $46; Infants – LAP (0-23 months) – FREE. A service fee is added at checkout. Payment is due at booking; not valid with other discounts; non-refundable and non-changeable, except name changes are allowed for a 10% change fee. – Get tickets
- Hours: Morning Train: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Afternoon Train: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Parking: The Anchorage depot has pay parking.
Tips & Advice
- Settle on your date and train before you book. Tickets can't be refunded or changed, and payment is due when you book.
- Arrive at the Anchorage depot an hour before departure to check in.
- Hold an infant under two on your lap so they ride free, or buy them their own seat.
- Don't count on stacking discounts, because Holiday Train tickets can't be combined with other discounts.
- Choose the morning or afternoon train to fit naps and schedules, since each date has both.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on the train?
You can meet Santa Claus, watch a magician and balloon artists, make crafts, enter a coloring contest and enter a raffle to win a free train ride.
Who is the ride for?
It's for all ages. Lap infants under two ride free, and infants can also have their own seat.
How long is the trip?
Both the morning and afternoon trains run about two and a half hours.
Can I change or cancel my tickets?
Tickets are non-refundable and can't be changed. The one exception is name changes, which cost a fee.
Where do I park and check in?
The Anchorage depot has pay parking. Plan to check in one hour before departure.
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