Quick Details
Open Air Car • Car 2374
All Ages • Enjoy the breeze in an open-air car. This car is not climate controlled.
$ 55
Deluxe Coach • Car 1002
All Ages · Climate Controlled, Comfortable Seats & Restrooms.
$ 65
Deluxe Coach • Car 829
All Ages • Climate controlled, comfortable semi-reclining seats, restrooms.
$ 65
Deluxe Coach • Car 843
All Ages • Climate controlled, comfortable semi-reclining seats, restrooms.
$ 65
Deluxe Coach • 664
All Ages • Climate controlled, comfortable semi-reclining seats, restrooms.
$ 65
First Class Table Package • Palmdale Car
Ride in Style in Our First Class Dinning Car for an upscale experience. Select # of Tables • Tables Seat 4 • All Ages Welcome
$ 320
First Class Palmdale Table Car
Ride in Style in Our First Class Dinning Car for an upscale experience • Per person/seat, seat is at a table that seats 4.
$ 85
First Class Tavern Seat • Bay Biscayne Car
Ages 21+ • Climate controlled, 8 individual chairs and room for 8 guests on a cushioned bench, tickets are per person
$ 75
First Class Observation Seat • Bay Biscayne Car
Ages 21+ • Climate controlled, comfortable seats (14 individual cushioned chairs)
$ 105
Private Clewiston Car
Private Luxury Car for up to 14 Passengers
$ 1,500
Lap Riders
Children 3 and under
A Sweet Scenic Journey Through South Central Florida
These two-hour excursions departing from Clewiston Florida offer a unique way to experience South Central Florida’s countryside. Each guest will receive a complementary pre-packaged Ice Cream Desert / First Class guests will receive a complementary Hand Scooped Sundae with Toppings of their choice. Complimentary bottled water is available to all guests.
The Ice Cream Train is a family-friendly outing, combining scenic views with a sweet treat for passengers of all ages.
Sugar Express is Florida’s mainline heritage excursion railroad, offering seasonal train rides through Clewiston, Lake Placid, Sebring and South Central Florida’s agricultural region. Its collection includes historic steam locomotive No. 148, vintage passenger cars from the golden age of rail travel and diesel locomotives from the neighboring U.S. Sugar railroad.
TICKET TYPES
Private Pullman Car Clewiston
Ride like a railroad executive or Hollywood celebrity from the 1930s aboard our private Pullman business car! Enjoy the day aboard in the Clewiston’s climate-controlled lounge, dining room, and private suites, all reserved exclusively for your group of up to 14 guests. Includes all First Class amenities with added privacy and comfort. A small catering kitchen is available for parties and groups that wish to bring additional food and light refreshments.
First Class Observation Seat
This is a first-class ticket for the observation section in the Bay Biscayne. Appetizers and light refreshments are included. Drinks are available for purchase onboard (credit/debit only). Guests enjoy complementary appetizers and light refreshments served on board in a relaxed, elegant Fourteen individual cushioned chairs setting.
First Class Tavern Seating
This ticket provides a First Class seat in the tavern section of our vintage Bay Biscayne car. Guests enjoy appetizers and light refreshments served onboard in a relaxed, elegant setting. Drinks are available for purchase onboard (credit/debit only). Guests served on board in a relaxed, elegant eight individual cushioned chairs and room for eight guests on a comfortable bench setting.
First Class Table Package
This ticket reserves one table in our vintage dining car Palmdale, for up to 4 guests of all ages (Individual tickets cannot be added to this package). Palmdale is climate controlled, with comfortable semi-reclining seats and restrooms. Palmdale passengers enjoy appetizers and light refreshments served on board. Drinks are available for purchase onboard (credit, debit only).
Passenger Coach Seating
This ticket provides one seat in your choice of either Deluxe Coach 829, 664, 843 or 1002, Seating is open and unassigned. Learn about our train here https://sugarexpress.com/tour-our-train/. Each of these coaches are a climate-controlled passenger car featuring classic comfortable seats and restrooms. Beverages are available for purchase onboard (credit/debit only).
Open Air Car Seating
Ride in bench-style seating with semi-enclosed sides and sweeping, 360-degree views of the passing scenery and Florida countryside. This car is perfect for sightseers and railfans who want to experience the sounds, sights, and speed of historic railroading. Please note: this coach is not climate-controlled. Beverages are available for purchase onboard (credit/debit only).
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Passengers must arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure time to allow adequate time for parking and boarding. We cannot hold the train for late arrivals.
Special requirements
Because of the unique railroad environment, all guests must wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Flip-flops, sandals, and high heels are not permitted.
Disclaimers
Our excursion train includes steep steps, narrow hallways and doorways, and small restrooms, which may present challenges for guests with limited mobility. Passengers should plan accordingly and contact us in advance to discuss any special needs or assistance.
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Is your train climate-controlled?
Each of our ticketed passenger cars has heating and air conditioning.
Are there restrooms on the train
Yes
Can I bring my own food/drink?
Yes, you can bring your own items aboard with you.
Is your train handicap accessible?
Due to the historic nature of our passenger train, none of our cars are ADA accessible. Our train can accommodate guests who utilize walkers and scooters if they can navigate the steps with assistance from our staff.
Can I bring my dog/pet?
Due to the historic nature of our train and the number of small openings, narrow walkways, and pinch points for paws, we only permit designated service animals aboard our trains.
Does Sugar Express operate a real steam train?
Yes! Sometimes you can even see puffs of white steam (water vapor) emerging from different parts of the locomotive. On occasion, we also utilize a diesel locomotive from the U.S. Sugar fleet, and some trips may be operated by a diesel locomotive exclusively. This will be noted specifically in the trip description.
Does Sugar Express run in inclement weather?
Sugar Express operates rain or shine. Except for our open-air souvenir car, Miami Locks, and the open-air passenger car Lake Placid, all coaches are fully covered, enclosed from the elements, and are climate-controlled. In the event of a hurricane advisory for our region, trips may be annulled and rescheduled.
If we are running late, will you hold the train for us?
Passengers must arrive no later than 30 minutes before departure time to allow adequate time for parking and boarding. We cannot hold the train for late arrivals.
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Refunds or cancellations are only applicable 30 days before an event.
Refunds are not applicable in the event of missed or late trains. Passengers are responsible for being at the boarding site at least 30 minutes before departure time. Delayed and “No show” guests are not entitled to a refund. Reserved tickets will be released for resale 10 minutes before departure.
Any refund is subject to a 25% service charge and is only issued if there is a waitlist for that particular class of tickets.
Sugar Express has the right of refusal to any passenger who refuses to obey safety rules or whose behavior has been or may be detrimental to other passengers and/or crew. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, refunds will be issued less any ticketing fees.