Book Your Polar Express Journey!
The Polar Express™ Train Ride
POLAR EXPRESS™ TRAIN RIDE QUICK DETAILS
Duration: 1 hour
Ages: All ages
November 21st - December 23rd, 2025
A Holiday Favorite Comes To Life At The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad!
"All aboard" The Polar Express Train Ride™ this Christmas season! This holiday favorite, inspired by the hit movie, is brought to life when you and your family take a ride on The Polar Express™. With music from the motion picture soundtrack, you'll journey to the North Pole, enjoying hot chocolate and cookies served on board. Passengers can sing, dance, and listen to a reading of The Polar Express™. Don't forget to wear your favorite pajamas and join in on the magic!
Join us for a magical, family-friendly event that's fun for all ages! Experience the story like never before as we journey from either Cumberland or Frostburg to the North Pole to see the Big Man himself! We welcome riders from Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the whole country on board The Polar Express Train Ride™. Book your trip today!
Journey To The North Pole
Kid-sized, at 60 minutes long
Your journey to the North Pole covers only a portion of our line. Passengers do not disembark from the train at any time.
All passengers are provided hot chocolate & a cookie
All passengers will receive a special commemorative silver sleigh bell
Polar Lounge, Dome, First Class, and Table Class passengers receive a special ornament
Dome, Lounge, and First Class receive commemorative Polar Express mugs
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Passengers in Polar Coach Class receive a complimentary hot chocolate and cookie, along with a commemorative silver bell for all passengers.
• $50
(All Ages, 2 and under free on a lap)
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Polar Table Class passengers receive hot chocolate, a cookie, and a silver bell. Max 4 passengers at a 4-top table, max 2 passengers at a 2-top table.
• 4-Top Table: $305
• 2-Top Table: $153
(All Ages, 2 and under free on a lap)
(This class requires use of stairs when boarding and navigating train cars)
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Passengers on premium tickets receive a souvenir mug, hot chocolate, and a cookie. All passengers get a silver bell and a special ornament at their table setting.
• Lounge Class: $90
(All Ages, 2 and under free on a lap)
(This class requires use of stairs when boarding and navigating train cars)
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Polar Dome passengers receive a souvenir mug, hot chocolate, and a cookie. All passengers get a silver bell and a special ornament at their table setting.
Dome Table: $535 (4-Top)
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Polar First-class passengers receive a commemorative silver bell, an exclusive souvenir mug, ornament, hot chocolate, and a cookie.
• $375 (4-Top)
(All Ages, 2 and under free on a lap)
(This class requires use of stairs when boarding and navigating train cars)
Cancellation Policy
Polar Express Tickets are non-refundable. Trains can operate regardless of weather and we ask all passengers to plan accordingly, no refunds will be issued for missed trains or weather concerns. If you need to cancel your tickets, an in-house credit will be issued. In-house credits can be used on other Western Maryland Scenic Railroad trains, such as our Frostburg Flyer, Winter Brunch Trains, or Summertime Ice Cream Trains. Credits cannot be used to re-book Polar Express Tickets for the following years. Credits will not expire and can be held onto till used.
Please review our full cancellation policies here.
ADA Needs
Due to the historic nature of our equipment, please contact our office for wheelchair and mobility equipment assistance needs. Wheelchairs can only be accommodated in Standard Coach.
Our Other Excursions
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Frostburg Flyer
Our signature train service includes a scenic journey between Cumberland and Frostburg, Maryland on board the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad.
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Cumberland Ice Cream Train
Beat the Summer heat on one of our ice cream trains departing from Cumberland Station.
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Allegheny Winter Express
Winter is the true hidden gem of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. Come take a ride through through the snow, enjoy a freshly cooked brunch on board. Train runs Jan -April.