Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this diesel train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
Depart from Silverton and enjoy a one way train ride through the San Juan Mountains. If you need same day return service, consider one of the our other options. (Passengers responsible for arranging return trip transport back to Silverton)
Depart from Durango and enjoy a one way train ride through the San Juan Mountains. If you need same-day return service, consider one of our other options or arrange for other transport back to Durango.
Enjoy a leisurely trip to yesteryear riding 3 1/2 hours each way on this steam train plus spend 2 hours in the historic mining town of Silverton to enjoy the sights, shopping, food, and libations that Silverton offers. Enjoy a breathtaking roundtrip journey on a historic train that winds alongside the Animas River through the San Juan Mountains to Silverton
First told in the award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, this is the story of a child’s Christmas Eve journey. It was adapted to the big screen in 2004. And now it comes alive each year with THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! All ages can enjoy the experience, warmth, and fun of the Christmas season on a special steam train trip to the North Pole! Certain dates and car types will sell quickly so you’ll want to book soon to reserve your preferred seating!
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is our most popular event of the year and is an annual holiday tradition for many riders. While the train excursion is roughly 65 minutes in duration, we recommend allowing 2 hours for the entire adventure so you can enjoy the full experience! The weather can be cold at the North Pole, so we recommend layering properly, even though all the cabins are heated aboard the train. As always, we recommend wearing pajamas to capture the Christmas spirit! Click below for more frequently asked questions about THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train.
Last Ride of the Season: October 26th
We think so, but we’re also a little biased. We’re incredibly thankful to be nominated as one of the “Top 10 Scenic Train Ride in North America” by USA Today! From today until May 13th, you can vote for your all-time favorite scenic train. Do you think we deserve this honorable merit? Then click the link below and vote for the Durango Train! Throughout the duration of the voting period, fans may cast a single vote each day leading up to its conclusion.
