The Polar Express at St. Louis Union Station - 2025

Schedule

Fri Nov 14 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

201 S 18th St, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63103 | St. Louis, MO

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ALL ABOARD!
Back by popular demand... The Polar Express Train Ride rolls out of St. Louis Union Station beginning Friday, November 14th and continues with daily excursions to the North Pole through December 30, 2025!
Trains will run at 4:30, 6:00, 7:15 and *8:30 p.m. daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Onboard the trains, riders will be served hot chocolate and cookies, sing Christmas carols, listen to the Polar Express story, and receive the first gift of Christmas (a silver bell) from Santa’s workshop!
Golden Tickets, Hotel Packages, AND Pancakes with Santa will go on sale TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH AT 9AM! But, if you’re a member of Santa’s email list, you will have the opportunity to purchase early! Join the list by July 28th! (Join the email list by visiting our website at www.stlpolarexpressride.com)
(NEW THIS YEAR!) Holiday Saver: Tickets begin at $19.99. Seats are forward facing toward the center of the train and 5 to a row (split as 3 and 2 on either side of the aisle). Tickets can be purchased in any quantity. The Holiday Saver car is Arctic Circle.
Coach: Tickets begin at $39. Seats are forward-facing. Tickets can be purchased in any quantity. Coach Cars are Silver Bells, Glacier Gulch and Grand Rapids.
First Class: Tickets begin at $59. Includes a souvenir mug and a digital photo download. Only sold in quantities of 4. The First Class train cars are North Pole, Flat Top Tunnel, Northern Lights, and Caribou Crossing. First Class seating has a table top in between the 4 seats.
Premium Lower Lounge: Tickets begin at $100 per ticket. This unique seating arrangement includes soft, comfy chairs (Silver Chalet) or couches (Santa's Sleigh). Includes a souvenir mug, a digital photo download and a Polar Express Retail Coupon. Only sold in quantities of 4. These cars are Santa's Sleigh and Silver Chalet.
Premium Upper Dome: Tickets begin at $120 per ticket. Table Top Seating. Includes a souvenir mug, digital photo download and a Polar Express Retail Coupon. This special train features an all-glass roof with a 360-degree view! Only sold in quantities of 4. These cars are Santa's Sleigh and Silver Chalet.
Ticket Prices are subject to fees and tax
*8:30 p.m. train available on Fridays and Saturdays, plus December 13 - December 24.
**Sensory Friendly performances will be held on Monday 11/24 and Monday 12/1. Please book the “Northern Lights" or "Grand Rapids” train cars.
**Northern Lights and Caribou Crossing are ADA Accessible train cars. Caribou Crossing has two sets of Wheelchair + Companion seats available. Northern Lights has one Wheelchair spot. Both trains can be accessed via stairs OR ramp.
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