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Christmas Trains in Georgia 2026: Santa Rides & More
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Holiday Express in downtown Blue Ridge runs November 27 through December 24, 2026, a roughly one-hour ride along the Toccoa River with Santa, holiday music, and a reading of The Night Before Christmas. Other Georgia railroads run their own Santa trains around the state. Dates, times, and prices should be confirmed on each official page before you book.
The 2026 season · Updated October 31, 2026
The main event
The Holiday Express on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
The Holiday Express departs from the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway depot in downtown Blue Ridge and follows the Toccoa River for a roughly one-hour round trip. Santa rides along, holiday music fills the car, and a conductor reads The Night Before Christmas. Riders receive jingle bells and a candy cane as keepsakes of the ride.
Adult tickets list around $56.99 and children ages 2 to 12 around $46.99. The season runs November 27 through December 24, 2026, and trains sell out well ahead of the holidays, so confirm the current schedule and pricing on the official page before you book.
Check times and tickets on the official pageDepartures and tickets
- Season
- November 27 through December 24, 2026
- Typical departures
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Morning departures typically leave at 10am.
Midday and afternoon runs usually leave at noon and 2pm.
Some dates add a 4pm departure.
- Listed tickets
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Adults around $56.99.
Children 2 to 12 around $46.99.
- On the ride
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Santa rides the train for the full trip.
Holiday music plays through the car.
A conductor reads The Night Before Christmas.
Riders receive jingle bells and a candy cane.
Around the state
Other Georgia railways that run Santa trains
Beyond Blue Ridge, a few other Georgia railways typically run their own seasonal Santa trains. Each operator names its own schedule, and seasons differ year to year, so 2026 dates should be confirmed with each railway before you go.
Cordele
Candy Cane Express
The seasonal Santa train on the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, typically running from Cordele.
Kingsland
Santa Special
The seasonal Santa train in Kingsland, in the southeastern corner of the state.
South Georgia
Azalea Sprinter Santa Train
The seasonal Santa train on the Azalea Sprinter in south Georgia.
The full roundup
Schedules and prices vary year to year, and not every railway publishes its season early. For a broader look at the holiday train options across Georgia, Explore Georgia's roundup links below, and confirm the details with each operator before making plans.
Explore Georgia's holiday train roundupOne season, one track at a time
The Holiday Express in Blue Ridge is the anchor of the season, but Georgia's Santa trains spread across the state, from the mountain depot on the Toccoa to the SAM Shortline and the south Georgia sprinters. Pick the one closest to you, confirm the dates, and book early.
The Christmas in Georgia hubBefore you go
Holiday trains sell out and schedules shift. Departure times, dates, and prices in this guide come from the official sources and may change without notice. Confirm with the operator before buying tickets.