All ages
1 hour
Indoor or Outdoor Seating
VIP Tickets Available
a holiday tradition awaits
so merry & so bright
Step aboard the Magical Christmas Train that shimmers, sparkles, and jingles with festive cheer. Santa’s elves lead the songs and the letters to Santa, hot cocoa and cookies make the rounds, and then the big moment arrives: Santa himself enters the train car, followed by a stop at Santa’s Village.
color & write to Santa
Santa’s elves help little ones write their letters to Santa. Spend time with the family and color holiday-inspired pages together.
get cocoa and cookies
Every guest gets a cup of hot chocolate and a cookie to enjoy as the train rolls down the Yolo countryside.
santa visits each car
The moment everyone waits for. Santa makes his way through the train, visiting every car along the journey.
visit Santa’s Village
Hop off the train into snow-dusted streets, festive decor, and photo spots made for the family album.
know before you go
- Arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Check in on the train when boarding begins.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- No outside food or drink is allowed.
- There is no smoking on the train or at the boarding station.
- We accept credit and debit cards only. Cash is welcome for tips.
- Schedules are subject to change; guests will be notified as soon as possible.
Afterpay now available! With Afterpay, you can secure your seats today and split your total into interest-free payments.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Boarding Location
Address
18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento, CA 95691This boarding location can be found off I5 Exit 531.
what is included?
Standard Tickets
1 hour round trip through the Yolo countryside
Each car decorated with its own unique Christmas theme
Santa's elves fill each car with laughter and song
Santa visits every car*
Each child will be provided paper to write a letter to Santa
Each child will be provided a Christmas themed page to color
1 cup of hot chocolate per guest
1 cookie per guest
Snowball fight during the ride
Santa's Village at Elkhorn Station will have snow-dusted streets, festive decor, and photo ops. The gift shop will be open and snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
VIP Tickets
All the above, plus:
Front of line access
Gourmet cookie
Commemorative snow globe
DIY train ornament
Choice of hot apple cider or hot chocolate in a souvenir mug
*Santa will be on every departure and will make his way through each car to say hello to guests. Since Santa has lots of families to visit, each interaction may be brief, but everyone will have a chance to see him during the journey.
can i sit with another party?
If you would like to be seated with passengers booked under a separate reservation, please indicate so in the ‘additional notes’ section of your reservation. While every attempt to seat you together will be made, the best way to guarantee adjacent seating with other ticket holders is making note of it during the booking process.
is parking available?
Yes, there is free ample parking available.
can i bring my dog?
Please leave your furry friends at home, as dogs are not allowed on the Magical Christmas Train.
is this ride right for you?
If your family loves Christmas, yes. It's made for children, with plenty of magic for parents and grandparents, too. Infants ride on a lap. If you'd like your infant to have their own seat, please book a Standard Ticket for them.
Still have questions?
Contact UsHear From Our Riders
The Magic Christmas Train was absolutely magical from start to finish. It was engaging, festive, and genuinely fun for both kids and adults.
Tracy K.
The Christmas train experience exceeded our expectations by far! Our 8 year old said “This was a 15 out of 10!!”
Barbara B.
We have done the Christmas train twice now and it is amazing. The kids have alot of fun. It is 10x better than the Polar express train that we did last year. We will only do the Christmas train at River Fox Train from now on.
Kandyce M.
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