Create a new Christmas season aboard the Santa Express!
Our joyful holiday trains will offer families a 2-hour trip through the countryside aboard a decorated, historic passenger train. Each ride features a visit with Santa Claus, cookies, and a commemorative gift. First-class tickets include locally-made sweets, treats, hot chocolate, and desserts.
SEBRING SANTA EXPRESS
November 30th & December 1st (Diesel-Powered)
December 7th & December 8th (Steam-Powered)
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM
CLEWISTON SANTA EXPRESS
December 14th, 15th (Steam-Powered)
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM
LAKE PLACID SANTA EXPRESS
December 20th, 21st, 22nd (Steam-Powered)
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Looking for a special outing for your business, company, and group in South Central Florida? Charter a car, a train or enjoy group rates in 2023 and 2024.
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 and inquiries can be made at [email protected].
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.
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.
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.
From our rich history, innovative farming practices, environmental stewardship, and community investment, U.S. Sugar continues its proud heritage of feeding American families.
