Metrolink’s merriest journey, the Holiday Express, returns for train-tastic enjoyable – NBC Los Angeles

It’s true that you could hearken to Christmas carols all 12 months lengthy whereas using Metrolink, in case you have a pair of trusty headphones close by and a want to fa, la, la quietly to your self.

But there are a number of December dates when the carol-strong vitality reaches its playful peak close to and aboard the region-spanning rail service.

Carols, cute decorations, and Christmas cheer are the themes when the Holiday Express choo-choos into 5 Southern California stations, all to provide households, vacation revelers, and anybody in search of a candy and spirited journey on the rails a big day out.

The well-liked adventures are returning in 2025, with tickets on sale now.

The worth? It’s $30 individual, which is sweet for a there-and-back journey at a quintet of stations, beginning with Union Station Dec. 6.

San Bernardino Depot Station, Irvine Station, Riverside Downtown Station, and Simi Valley Station will observe on choose December dates, with Irvine Station popping up on each Dec. 13 and 14.

Each station has two occasions to select from, with a morning and early afternoon journey.

So how precisely does the Holiday Express work?

There are actions, tunes, and different cheerful diversions at every host station earlier than the prepare departs. Santa Claus will probably be on there, and the fabulous Mrs. Claus will deliver her magical presence, too.

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Then, when you’re on board, you will exit for a journey that’s simply over an hour to 90 minutes, relying on the station and date, with a return to the identical station.

Note that you’re going to want a particular Holiday Express ticket to affix the festive enjoyable, relatively than an everyday Metrolink ticket.

To discover your nearest station, and get the main points on occasions, actions, and what to anticipate, go to the Metrolink site to get within the ho, ho, know.

Getting your ticket prematurely is important; do not dally if you wish to be part of one of many latest and joyful-est adventures in Southern California.