THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 2025
St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO
This venue uses All-In Pricing. The total price listed includes ticket fees and taxes.
DESCRIPTION
Save up to 30% on select seating when you take a ride to the North Pole on a weeknight!
Welcome to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ train ride! The Train Ride begins with a reading of The Polar Express. Singing and Dancing Chefs serve hot chocolate & cookies. When you arrive at the North Pole, Santa boards the train and interacts with the children, giving them the first gift of Christmas. Then, the chefs lead Christmas carols on the way back to Union Station. Children 2 & under are free on a lap and do not require a ticket.
Enhance your family’s holiday experience by spending the night at St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton with one of our hotel packages. Enjoy an unique holiday experience with tickets to THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride and a luxury room to relax in after your visit to the North Pole. To book, visit https://www.stlpolarexpressride.com/hotel-packages
TRAIN CAR TIERS
(NEW THIS YEAR!) Holiday Saver: Tickets begin at $19.99. Seats are forward-facing 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. Only sold in quantities of 4. Includes a souvenir mug and a digital photo download. The First Class train cars are North Pole, Flat Top Tunnel, Northern Lights, and Caribou Crossing. First Class seating has a tabletop in between the 4 seats.
Premium Lower Lounge: Tickets begin at $100 per ticket. Only sold in quantities of 4. 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 (one per four tickets). These cars are Santa's Sleigh and Silver Chalet.
Premium Upper Dome: Tickets begin at $120 per ticket. Only sold in quantities of 4. Table Top Seating. Includes a souvenir mug, digital photo download, and a Polar Express Retail Coupon (one per four tickets). This special train features an all-glass roof with a 360-degree view! These cars are Santa's Sleigh and Silver Chalet.
Sensory-friendly experiences are available on November 24th and December 1st at 4:30, 6:00, and 7:15 on the Grand Rapids and Northern Lights cars. During these sensory-friendly excursions, the lights and music will be lowered, and character interaction will be quieter and conducted with understanding and care.