State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 8 train rides in Arizona. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Arizona Railway Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Chandler, AZ. The ride lasts Museum visit only (no rides listed), costs ~$7 for adults and ~$5 (under 12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Static museum with historic locomotives and rolling stock. No operating train rides as of latest info. Indoor and outdoor displays. Good for train enthusiasts but not a ride experience.
Arizona State Railroad Museum (In planning stages) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Williams, AZ. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
An upcoming railroad museum project in Arizona. Once complete, it will showcase the state's rich railroad heritage with exhibits and artifacts. Check back for opening updates.
Grand Canyon Railway is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Williams (depot) / Grand Canyon South Rim, AZ. The ride lasts 2.25 hours (each way, ~4.5 round), costs ~$70–$200 for adults and ~$40–$90 (2-15) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child).
64-mile ride from Williams to Grand Canyon South Rim. Steam locomotive on select days, diesel/electric others. Multiple classes including luxury dome, first class, coach. Wild west show before departure. Very popular family attraction.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is a toddler-friendly miniature and museum train ride in Scottsdale, AZ. The ride lasts ~15–20 min train ride, costs ~$4 (park free, ride tickets small fee) for adults and ~$3 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Free-admission park with operating miniature railroad, historic train cars, carousel, playground. Very toddler-friendly. Model railroad building. The Magma Arizona Railroad locomotive #5 on display. Perfect for young families.
Old Pueblo Trolley is a toddler-friendly streetcar and museum train ride in Tucson, AZ. The ride lasts ~30 min–1 hour, costs ~$2–$5 for adults and ~$2 (under 12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Heritage streetcar/trolley museum with operating vintage trolley rides. Short run on historic 4th Avenue. Very inexpensive. Great for kids who like trains/trolleys. Operates by volunteer staff.
Phoenix Trolley Museum is a toddler-friendly streetcar and museum train ride in Phoenix, AZ. The ride lasts ~20–30 min, costs ~$5 for adults and ~$3 (under 12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Small museum with operating vintage streetcars. Short demonstration rides. Very affordable. Kids love the old-time trolleys.
Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Goldfield (Apache Junction), AZ. The ride lasts ~15–20 min, costs ~$6 for adults and ~$5 (2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Located at Goldfield Ghost Town. Narrow-gauge train ride through historic mining town. Short but fun loop. Combine with ghost town visit. Very toddler-friendly and affordable.
Verde Canyon Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Clarkdale, AZ. The ride lasts 4 hours (20 miles round trip), costs ~$90–$175 for adults and ~$55–$85 (2-12) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child).
Scenic 4-hour round trip through Verde Canyon. Open-air cars available. Known for wildlife viewing (eagles, osprey). First Class, Coach, and open-air gondola options. Wine-train and special event trains available. Near Sedona/Jerome.
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