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All trips are roundtrips and all trains are climate-controlledb except our open air car. For times, prices, details, tickets and bookings, select a date or event below.

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 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 are also available.

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CLEWISTON COMET

Next Trips: January 11th, February 8th, April 12th

Duration: 6 hours

Departing for America's Sweetest Town, the Clewiston Comet leaves Lake Placid for a trip through the orange groves and sugar cane fields of South Central Florida, arriving for a layover for lunch and shopping on your own at our local farmers market and nearby cafes and shops before a mid-afternoon return to Lake Placid. Prices range from $85.00 to $200.00 plus tax.

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LAKE PLACID LIMITED

Next Trips: January 25th, February 22nd, March 29th, April 26th, May 17th

Duration: 6 hours

Climb aboard our historic excursion train from Clewiston to Lake Placid, Florida, and enjoy a day-long roundtrip ride through the Glades Communities and layover for shopping and lunch at the local farmers market. Prices range from $85.00 to $200.00 plus tax.

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HIGHLANDS COUNTY CRESCENT

Next Trips: January 12th, April 26th

Duration: 2 hours

Enjoy a two-hour passenger train ride from Sebring, Florida through the orange groves and along the shores of Lake Placid for a roundtrip to and from the sugarcane loading station site at Childs, Florida at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices range from $35.00 – $85.00 plus tax.

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LAKE PLACID LOCAL

Next Trip: January 10th, February 7th, April 11th

Duration: 1 hour

The Experience
Climb Aboard for A Day Long Excursion

First-time train rider or veteran railroad fan? Enjoy an hour-long jaunt aboard the Lake Placid Local amid the late afternoon sun at 5:00 PM and get to know the Sugar Express. The "local" has no particular destination, but commonly operates south toward Archbold, Florida along the town's namesake lake. Ticket prices range from $35.00 – $85.00 plus tax.

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PALMDALE PIONEER ICE CREAM TRAIN

Next Trip: January 26th, February 23rd, March 30th

Duration: 2.5 hours

Enjoy a refreshing roundtrip train ride from Clewiston to Palmdale, Florida aboard the Ice Cream Train with the complimentary ice cream sandwich or other frozen treat of your choice. Prices range from $30.00 – $45.00 plus tax.

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SEBRING FAIR TRAIN

Duration: 1 hour

Next Trip: February 9th

COMING SOON

SUGARFEST SPECIAL

Duration: 1 hour

Next Trip: March 15th

COMING SOON

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 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.