POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN
Feel Christmas magic in the air the moment you arrive! The experience captures the spirit of the season with its warmth and charm. Kids and adults all love it!
Quick Details
- Availability: from Sep – Oct
- Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Duration: Approx 2.5 – 3.0 hours total
- Round Trip: Approx 45 minutes each way
- Layover: Approx 45 – 60 minutes at The Fruit Company
- Food & Beverages: Sandwiches can be pre-ordered. VIP and Premium have access to the Bar in the Lounge car. Some food and drinks are also available for purchase during the layover at The Fruit Company. You are also welcome to bring your own snacks, drinks, and picnic lunch — but no alcohol.
- Seating: Seats are assigned by Mt. Hood Railroad according to your ticket type. VIP, Premium, and Parlor have a table that seats 4. If your group has fewer than 4 tickets, you might be seated with someone else to fill the table, so if you want to ensure you don’t share a table, please make sure the number of tickets equals a multiple of 4. Note: Standard seating does not have a table. If you would like to be seated with another group, please book everyone under one reservation — or put the first & last name of the group you want to sit with in the comment section when booking.
- Babies: Infant in arms available for ages 0-2
- Wheelchairs: Parlor seating is the only option that can accommodate wheelchairs, so please select that option for pricing. Keep in mind, since this is a historical train, the width of the door is 30 inches. We have a lift, but unfortunately, we are unable to load or store electric wheelchairs. Also, wheelchairs will not fit through the bathroom doors, so please keep that in mind.
- Assistance with Boarding: If anyone in your party needs a lift to board the train (such as use of walkers), please let us know in the comments when booking your reservation, so we can plan accordingly.
- Pets: No Pets are allowed. For health and safety, anyone caught sneaking a pet onto the train is subject to a $100 fine, and they will not be allowed to board the train again after the layover in Pine Grove.
Adult (Indiv Ticket)
Ages 13 & older
VIP - Adult
Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar & Lounge Access • Snack & Bev
67 p/p
Premium - Adult
Booth • Table Seats 4 • Bar Access
57 p/p
Parlor - Adult
Chairs: Table Seats 4
47 p/p
Standard - Adult
Booth: No Table
37 p/p
Child (Indiv Ticket)
Ages 2 - 12
VIP - Child
Booth • Table Seats 4 • Lounge Access • Snacks & Bev
67 p/p
Premium - Child
Booth • Table Seats 4
47 p/p
Parlor - Child
Chairs: Table Seats 4
37 p/p
Standard - Child
Booth: No Table
27 p/p
ENJOY A HISTORIC, UNIQUE TRAIN RIDE THROUGH THE LOWER HOOD RIVER VALLEY
Experience vibrant autumn colors of the Northwest during a leisurely trip aboard one of the most scenic trips in the country. Check back on our website for updates on expected peak dates throughout fall. To help plan your perfect day, we recommend arriving around 45 minutes prior to departure to have a leisurely experience and get your tickets at Will Call in the depot. The train will depart and travel along the Hood River and past forest trees, orchards, and vineyards for approximately 45 minutes. Passengers will deboard for approximately 45-minutes where you can visit The Fruit Company and Mount Hood Winery during the layover. If you have lunch, there are picnic tables outside with mountain views, or you can eat on the train during the return trip of 45 minutes, returning to the depot at 2:00pm for the morning train or 5:00pm for the afternoon train.
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VIP Seating
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Lounge Car
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Premium Seating
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Parlor Seating
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Standard Seating
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Standard Seating
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Apples and Pears