Holiday Express - November & December

Holiday Express - Experience the magic as you take a one-hour round trip journey from Hill City all the way to the North Pole where Santa will board the train for the return journey, taking time to visit with each child on the way. Passengers enjoy hot cocoa, a sugar cookie, candy cane and Christmas fun on the way to the North Pole. All kids will receive a bell to ring for Santa and be able to talk with Mrs. Claus and Santa.

Holiday Express First Class - Upgrade to our premium service! Ride in our smallest passenger cars HILYO and ROCHFORD and receive enhanced Holiday Express service. Your hot chocolate is served in a commemorative 1880 Train mug with unlimited refills and your choice of whipped cream, marshmallows, or both! Bonus feature is additional time with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Check schedule for dates and times available.

Holiday Express Spiked! - Enjoy everything that comes with the regular ride plus hot cocoa spiked with your choice of Peppermint or Butterscotch Schnapps in a keepsake mug! Adults only (21+) permitted. Spiked! passenger cars are featured on all 4:15 and 6:00 pm runs. This is a great office Christmas party outing or the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Call 605-574-2222 today or purchase online!

Winter Express - These runs are available this year offering regular and Spiked! options. Even though Santa has Gone Fishin', this Winter train ride provides some after Christmas fun! They are a one-hour, round trip journey from Hill City to the North Pole. Passengers will receive hot chocolate, a sugar cookie, and candy cane, and kids will receive a small bell to ring in the New Year!

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• Tickets

  Holiday Express
  $46 Adult, $29 Child (2-12)
  1 and under FREE
  Group rates are not available for special event rides.

  Holiday Express – Spiked!
  $69 Adults only

  Holiday Express – First Class
  $79 Adult, $56 Child (2-12), 1 and under $21

  Winter Express
  $46 Adult, $23 Child (2-12)
  1 and under FREE
  Group rates are not available for special event rides.

  Group rates are not available for special event rides. Your credit card is charged at the time of purchase. Please pick up tickets 30 minutes in advance at the Hill City Depot.

• Tickets Include

  Holiday Express

  • Assigned Seating
  • Train Ride
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Candy Cane
  • Small bell for each child
  • Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

  Holiday Express – Spiked!

  • Train Ride
  • Spiked Hot Chocolate
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Candy Cane
  • Keepsake thermal cup
  • Assigned seating in adult only car
  • Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus

  New! Holiday Express First Class

  • Train Ride
  • Assigned Seating with drop down tables
  • Unlimited Hot Chocolate
  • Keepsake Campfire Mug
  • Sugar Cookie
  • Candy Cane
  • First Class bell for each child
  • Visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus

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• Seating

  Seating is assigned. In order to sit together, passengers must be under ONE reservation. When making reservations online, you may select your own seats. Please ensure you have the final count of your party when making your reservation and selecting seat assignments. Seating assignments cannot be changed once selected or assigned. Guests who add on to a reservation at a later date are not guaranteed a seat with your party.

• Cancellation Policy

  Credit card is charged at time of reservation. Like any ticketed event, all sales are final and no refunds or exchanges are offered unless ticketed train does not operate.

  Inclement Weather: Please prepare for winter road and traffic conditions! The 1880 Train is not liable for road closures or delays. This event will run no matter the weather.

  Rebooking: Guests will need to call 605-574-2222 to speak to a reservation agent.

Holiday Express Map