Polar Express train rides in Washington.
Washington has one licensed Polar Express train ride for 2026: Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum in Chehalis. It runs Nov 14 - Dec 20.
On the ride, kids hear the story, get hot chocolate and a treat, and meet Santa. Each railroad sets its own dates, prices, and rules for lap kids and strollers, so check the details below. Rides often sell out, so book early.
Polar Express rides in Washington
Chehalis, WA
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum
- Dates
- Nov 14 - Dec 20 · Weekends Nov 14-Dec 20, plus Fridays Dec 4, 11 and 18; 2:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm (no 2 pm on Fridays)
- Depot
- Chehalis depot, 1101 SW Sylvenus St
- Price
- Coach $69 per person; First Class sold out
- Length
- About 75 minutes round trip
- Lap children
- Children 2 and under are free on an adult's lap
- Included
- Cocoa, a cookie and a sleigh bell; you keep the golden ticket; First Class adds a souvenir mug
A 75-minute ride in 1920s-style cars through the Chehalis River Valley. A diesel engine pulls the train while the steam engine is being fixed.
Booking: Arrive 30 minutes early to get your boarding pass. Strollers and infant car seats must stay at the depot. Online sales only, all sales final. Not wheelchair accessible.
Parent tip: The old cars have little heat. Bring a blanket and warm pajamas.
Dates and prices were checked on each railroad's official site. Rides often sell out, and details can change, so check the official site before you go. THE POLAR EXPRESS is a trademark of Warner Bros.; rides are run by individual railroads under license.
Rides in nearby states
Hood River, OR
Mount Hood Railroad
- Dates
- Nov 20 - Jan 2 · Select days, Nov 20-Jan 2
- Depot
- Hood River depot, 110 Railroad Ave
- Price
- Adults $59-$109, kids 2-12 $49-$99, by day and seat type (Standard, Parlor, Premium, VIP)
- Length
- About 90 minutes round trip
- Lap children
- Infants 0-2 ride on a paying adult's lap for $10; every rider needs a ticket
- Included
- Cocoa and cookies on board and a silver bell for each child; VIP adds a ceramic mug, Premium a tumbler
A 90-minute ride from Hood River in the Columbia River Gorge, east of Portland. Every seat type gets the same show.
Booking: Arrive 45-60 minutes early. Park at the overflow lot at 113 Portway Ave and take the shuttle to the depot. Will Call opens 1 hour before the first train. The platform is not heated.
Parent tip: The show is the same on every date, so value days save money with no trade-off.
Dates and prices were checked on each railroad's official site. Rides often sell out, and details can change, so check the official site before you go. THE POLAR EXPRESS is a trademark of Warner Bros.; rides are run by individual railroads under license.
Questions parents ask
Where is the Polar Express train ride in Washington?
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum runs it from Chehalis depot, 1101 SW Sylvenus St in Chehalis.
When does the Polar Express run in Washington in 2026?
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum: Nov 14 - Dec 20 (Weekends Nov 14-Dec 20, plus Fridays Dec 4, 11 and 18; 2:00, 4:30 and 7:00 pm (no 2 pm on Fridays)).
How much is the Polar Express train ride in Washington?
Chehalis-Centralia Railroad & Museum: Coach $69 per person; First Class sold out. Check the official site for the price on your date.
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