All trips are roundtrips and all trains are climate-controlled. For times, prices, details, tickets and bookings, select a date or event below.

LAKE PLACID LIMITED

Next Trip: October 19th

Duration: 6 hours

Departing Clewiston for Lake Placid, guests will enjoy a high-stepping passenger train ride behind Sugar Express steam locomotive No. 148 as it slips through the sugarcane fields and arrives for a two-hour layover in the historic town of Lake Placid, Florida. First-class tickets start at $148 and deluxe coach tickets are $99.00.

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ARCHBOLD ARROW

Next Trip: October 20th

Duration: 4 hours

A four-hour roundtrip and tour of the Archbold Biological Station in Venus, Florida. Deluxe coach tickets start at $124.00 and first-class tickets start at $178.00.

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CLEWISTON COMET

Next Trip: November 9th

Duration: 6 hours

No. 148 will carry passengers from Lake Placid to Clewiston for a layover at the beloved Market on Bond Street featuring local farmers, fresh food, entertainment, and welcoming neighbors in downtown Clewiston. First-class tickets start at $148 and deluxe coach tickets are $99.00.

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY CRESCENT

Next Trip: November 10th

Duration: 2 hours

Two-hour roundtrip passenger train rides departing Sebring, Florida. Tickets start at $48.00.

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SEBRING SANTA EXPRESS

Next Trips: November 30th, December 1st, 7th, 8th

Duration: 2 hours

Roundtrip train rides with Santa aboard his magical train. Tickets are $50.00 for adults and $40.00 per child ages 4 – 14. Children 3 years of age and under ride free. First-class four-top table seats for families are available for $250.00 and first-class lounge (18-and-over) seats are $85.00 per person. Group rates and private cars are also available.

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CLEWISTON SANTA EXPRESS

Next Trips: December 14th, 15th

Duration: 2 hours

Roundtrip train rides with Santa aboard his magical train. Tickets are $50.00 for adults and $40.00 per child ages 4 – 14. Children 3 years of age and under ride free. First-class four-top table seats for families are available for $250.00 and first-class lounge (18-and-over) seats are $85.00 per person. Group rates and private cars are also available.

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LAKE PLACID SANTA EXPRESS

Next Trips: December 20th, 21st, 22nd

Duration: 2 hours

Roundtrip train rides with Santa aboard his magical train. Tickets are $50.00 for adults and $40.00 per child ages 4 – 14. Children 3 years of age and under ride free. First-class four-top table seats for families are available for $250.00 and first-class lounge (18-and-over) seats are $85.00 per person. Group rates and private cars are also available.

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TOYS FOR TOTS TRAIN

December 12th

Sugar Express is operating a real-life steam train to deliver hundreds of gifts to the Toys for Tots programs in South Central Florida. Santa will be along for the ride to wave at children along the route from the train, and at each of the four stops, children will be able to drop off a letter for Santa and see him in person. Elves on the Sugar Express Santa Train will also be delivering gifts for the Toys for Tots program at each of these stops. Interested parents can sign up to receive toys later in December directly from the program. Click the button to learn more!

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Learn Our Route

The route of the Sugar Express carries passegers over historic railroads throughout the Lake Okeechobee region and is still used to transport goods, freight, and sugarcane today.

Group Tours and Charters

Looking for a special outing for your business, company, and group in South Central Florida? Charter a vintage passenger car, an entire train, or enjoy group rates in 2024 and 2025.

Sugar Express No. 148

A 100-year-old icon of American ingenuity, No. 148 originally operated freight, passenger, and sugarcane trains in South Central Florida over 100 years ago! Learn more about our feature attraction.

Tour Our Train

Our mid-Century passenger cars are climate-controlled and feature on-board restrooms. Learn more about our growing fleet or swing by the open-air car Miami Locks to enjoy the sounds of historic steam railroading.

About U.S. Sugar

From our rich history, innovative farming practices, environmental stewardship, and community investment, U.S. Sugar continues its proud heritage of feeding American families.