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All aboard!The North Pole Express is chugging into Union Depot the first two weekends of December. Take a short train ride to the North Pole, meet Santa and his elves and enjoy meeting some entertaining characters along the way!
The North Pole Express runs December 4-6 & 10-13, 2026
Thursdays & Fridays 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am to 7:30 pm
Sundays 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Your Ticket to the North Pole Express Includes:
❆ A magical train ride to the North Pole at the east end of the St. Paul Union Depot property.
❆ Time to write your letter to Santa during the journey.
❆ A visit from Santa himself! He’ll greet the train at the North Pole, then join the ride back to Union Depot.
❆ Santa will walk through the train, meet each child, and collect their letters.
❆ After the ride, on your way back into St. Paul Union Depot, children will get a special holiday treat, courtesy of BNSF Railway.
❆ Additional festive children’s activities inside Union Depot.
❆ Remember to dress for the weather—everyone will enjoy a magical experience no matter which car you’re in.
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214 4th Street East, Saint Paul, MN, United States, Minnesota 55101, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101-1430, United States
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