The Polar Express (Grand Canyon Railway)

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The Polar Express (Grand Canyon Railway) in Williams, Arizona
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Where: 235 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, Arizona

When: Nov 7 - Dec 30

Hours: departures at 5:30pm and 7:30pm

Cost: ticketed

train ride to the North PoleSanta visitabout one hourattraction

The Grand Canyon Railway's Polar Express carries pajama-clad families from Williams on a roughly hour-long nighttime journey to the North Pole, where Santa comes aboard. Trains depart nightly at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. through the season.

Best time to arrive. Sunset in Williams is around 5:18 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 5:46 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 12°F, so dress for standing around outside.

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