The Santa Express at Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad

Join us for what has become a tradition for families across the Midwest. Take a ride on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad’s Santa Express, a journey that will take you from Boone, to the North Pole, and return. Santa will pass through the train, greeting children, and passing out a special gift.

On your journey, you will cross the 156′ tall Bass Point Creek High Bridge.

Your journey lasts approximately one hour and 15 minutes to one hour and 30 minutes, depending on how long it takes Santa to pass through the train.

First Class Coach: $50

-Cars are constantly heated
-Passengers receive a ceramic mug
-Passengers receive a larger bell
-Santa passes through First Class Coach first

Classic Coach Class: $25

-Cars are preheated
-Passengers do not receive a ceramic mug
-Passengers receive a smaller bell

Tickets are on sale now! Passengers ages 2 and up require a ticket.

Purchase tickets by clicking here

or by calling (515) 432-4249 Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.

Tickets are held at the depot for pick-up on the day of your trip.