State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 5 train rides in Kansas. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Abilene, KS. The ride lasts 1.5 hours, costs ~$22 for adults and ~$12 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Excursion along Smoky Hill River. Vintage diesel locomotive. Depot is historic Rock Island station.
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Train is a toddler-friendly miniature and unique train ride in Overland Park, KS. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs ~$3 per ride (+ parking $2) for adults and ~$3 per ride for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Kansas City area family favorite. Miniature train ride at a 12-acre farmstead with farm animals, pedal tractors, fishing pond, and old-west town. Very inexpensive — just $3 for the train. Kiddie activities include gold panning and pony rides. Perfect for toddlers.
Great Plains Transportation Museum is a toddler-friendly museum ride in Wichita, KS. The ride lasts 1-2 hours, costs ~$8 for adults and ~$5 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Railroad museum with historic locomotives and rolling stock. Features caboose rides and special event train rides on select weekends. HO-scale model railroad layout inside. Located at Wichita's historic Union Station. Hands-on exhibits for kids.
Midland Railway is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Baldwin City, KS. The ride lasts 1.5 hours, costs ~$20 for adults and ~$12 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Vintage diesel and steam excursions through Kansas countryside. Popular Polar Express event.
Sedgwick County Zoo Safari Express is a toddler-friendly zoo ride in Wichita, KS. The ride lasts ~15 min, costs Included w/ zoo admission (~$18) for adults and Included w/ zoo admission (~$14 ages 3-11) for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Narrated train ride through Sedgwick County Zoo. See African veldt animals, gorilla exhibits, and more from the train. One of the best zoo trains in the Plains. Zoo features 3,000+ animals on 247 acres. Also has a carousel and children's farm. Excellent for families.
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