RALEIGH — Families can celebrate the holidays by getting on board NC By Train's Santa Train on Saturday, Dec. 14.
The popular train, which originates at Raleigh Union Station and travels to Greensboro, is back for the first time since 2019. People can board the train at any of the stations along the way in Raleigh, Cary, Durham or Burlington.
During the trip, children and families can make wonderful memories, meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus and have refreshments while traveling aboard the state's intercity passenger rail service.
People should reserve their seats now. Tickets for the one-day event are limited and expected to sell out quickly.
Tickets for the Raleigh Santa Train can be purchased online by visiting NCByTrain.org or calling 800-872-7245.
To ride the Santa Train, book your round-trip ticket on Piedmont Train #73 leaving from any of these stops to Greensboro:
- Raleigh Union Station (RGH) departing at 10 a.m.
- Cary (CYN) departing at 10:12 a.m.
- Durham (DNC) departing at 10:32 a.m.
- Burlington (BNC) departing at 11:08 a.m.
Piedmont Train #73 arrives in Greensboro at 11:33 a.m.
Book the return trip of your round-trip ticket on Piedmont Train #72 departing Greensboro at 12:20 p.m.
Scheduled departure times for Piedmont Train #72 to Raleigh will be adjusted to accommodate the Santa Train as follows only on Dec. 14:
- Greensboro (GRO) departing at 12:20 pm
- Burlington (BNC) departing at 12:42 p.m.
- Durham (DNC) departing at 1:23 p.m.
- Cary (CYN) departing at 1:49 p.m.
- Arriving at Raleigh Union Station (RGH) at 2:02 p.m.
Please remember to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.
NC By Train is an easy, hassle-free way to travel every day and to a variety of events, festivals and sporting events in comfort and convenience. Additionally, it is an environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation choice that helps reduce congestion on the state's highway system.
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