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Find train rides for kids across California, from park railroads to holiday trains. Browse by region, age and type of ride.

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All Trains — Browse family train rides and train play spaces. Filter by location and ride type to find a trip that fits your kids.
Best Train Rides Kids California — Explore kid-friendly train rides across California, from miniature park trains to scenic railroads and theme-park favorites.
Compare Rides — Compare Rides on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Corridor101 — Plan a family drive on Highway 101 with train rides and train-themed stops along the way.
Corridor I5 — Break up a California I-5 road trip with train rides and train-themed stops for kids
Corridor Tahoe To Bay — Find kid-friendly train rides and rail-themed stops between Tahoe, Sacramento and the Bay Area.
Disneyland Trains — Disneyland Trains on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Exp Amusement — Find train rides at California amusement parks, from classic railroads to kid-size attractions. Compare parks before your visit.
Exp Historic — Exp Historic on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Exp Holiday — Find 2026 Christmas train rides, Santa trains and Polar Express trips. Compare locations, dates and ticket details before you book.
Exp Kiddie — Exp Kiddie on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Exp Nature — Exp Nature on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Exp Nut Tree — Exp Nut Tree on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Exp Road Trip — Exp Road Trip on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Gilroy Gardens Trains — Gilroy Gardens Trains on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Griffith Park Train — Griffith Park Train on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Guide Detail — Guide Detail on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Guides — Practical guides to train rides with kids, including park railroads, theme-park trains and longer family rail trips.
Holiday Ride Detail — Holiday Ride Detail on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Howarth Park Train — Howarth Park Train on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Knotts Berry Farm Trains — Knotts Berry Farm Trains on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Redwood Empire Live Steamers — Redwood Empire Live Steamers on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Region Bay Area — Find train rides for kids in the Bay Area, from park railroads to heritage trips. Browse family-friendly rides near San Francisco.
Region Central Valley — Find train rides for kids in California’s Central Valley, from local park trains to family day trips.
Region North Coast — Explore family train rides on California’s North Coast, including redwood railroads and other kid-friendly outings.
Region Sac Tahoe — Explore kid-friendly train rides around Sacramento and Tahoe, with park trains, scenic railroads and seasonal trips.
Region So Cal — Browse kid-friendly train rides across Southern California, including park railroads and theme-park trains.
Rides — Explore California train rides for kids, from short park loops to heritage railroads. Compare destinations and plan a family day out.
So Cal Live Steamers — So Cal Live Steamers on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Tilden Steam Train — Tilden Steam Train on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Train Play Areas — Train Play Areas on Little Rails. Find the best train rides for kids and families - holiday trains, Polar Express.
Beyond California Page — The best train rides with kids worldwide - Polar Express and Christmas trains, scenic railways and family rail adventures, with 2026 dates and prices.