The Magical Polar Express Train Ride In San Francisco Everyone Should Experience At Least Once

If you're looking for a little holiday cheer (yes, it's that time already!), then look no further than the Caltrain Holiday Train presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This yearly train makes its way down the Peninsula the first weekend in December. It stops at nine train stations over two nights, on December 3 and 4. This express train is decked with thousands of lights and holiday decorations. There are train rides outside of San Francisco, including the Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights in Fremont.

For more information on this spectacular train, check out the website for the Caltrain Holiday Train. The Train of Lights has been an annual tradition for many Bay Area families for more than a decade. Now, let's get in the holiday spirit!

Get Festive!

The dazzling show-train will visit nine Caltrain stations between San Francisco and Santa Clara over two nights, on December 3 and 4.

Catch a Glimpse of the Dazzling Lights

Decorated with 70,000 glittering lights, the train is a sight to see this time of year.

See the Train at Nine Stops, From San Francisco to Santa Clara

The Caltrain Holiday Train stops by these cities: San Francisco, Burlingame, Redwood City, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Millbrae, San Mateo, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale.

Meet Santa, Frosty, and More!

In each of the 20-minute station stops, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and the gang will get off the train to greet children and spread holiday cheer. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Get That Classic Holiday Snapshot

Make sure to get a photo with the whole gang, too!

Check out this video to experience the sights and sounds from the 2015 Holiday Train.

There are many other wonderful holiday experiences in the Bay Area, including these 10 Christmas Light Displays Around San Francisco That Are Pure Magic.