State train ride guide
Train Rides Explorer lists 14 train rides in Texas. Compare the practical details families need before planning a visit.
Austin Steam Train Association (Hill Country Flyer) is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Cedar Park, TX. The ride lasts 3-4 hours, costs ~$35 for adults and ~$20 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Hill Country Flyer excursion. Diesel-powered. Themed rides including BBQ and wine trains.
CP Huntington Train (Kemah Boardwalk) is a toddler-friendly miniature ride in Kemah, TX. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs ~$5 for adults and ~$5 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Kiddie train ride along Kemah Boardwalk near Galveston Bay. Great for toddlers.
Forest Park Miniature Train is a toddler-friendly scenic, zoo and miniature train ride in 1700 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth, TX. The ride lasts ~40-45 min round trip (5 miles), costs $6 for adults and $6 (ages 2+) for children, and children under two ride FREE (lap child, under 2).
Historic miniature railroad since 1958. Scenic 5-mile ride through Trinity Park, crossing 6 bridges including 350-ft girder bridge over Trinity River. Cash only. Also has Christmas Lights train in December (1.5hr, higher price). Adjacent to Fort Worth Zoo.
Galveston Island Trolley is a toddler-friendly streetcar ride in Galveston, TX. The ride lasts ~30 min, costs ~$1 for adults and ~$1 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Historic trolley on Galveston Island along Seawall. Very affordable.
Grapevine Vintage Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Grapevine, TX. The ride lasts 1 hour, costs ~$20 for adults and ~$12 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Excursion to Fort Worth Stockyards. Popular holiday North Pole Express. Great for families.
Historic Jefferson Railway is a toddler-friendly steam and scenic train ride in Jefferson, TX. The ride lasts 45 min, costs ~$15 for adults and ~$8 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Scenic ride through swamps and bayous. Steam train with narrated tour. Cypress trees and wildlife.
Longhorn and Western Railroad (Texas Transportation Museum) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in San Antonio, TX. The ride lasts ~20 min, costs ~$10 for adults and ~$7 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Train rides at Texas Transportation Museum. Includes museum exhibits of vehicles.
M-Line Trolley (McKinney Avenue Transit Authority) is a toddler-friendly streetcar ride in Dallas, TX. The ride lasts ~30 min, costs FREE for adults and FREE for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Free vintage trolley service in Uptown Dallas. Restored streetcars from around the world.
Rosenberg Railroad Museum is a toddler-friendly scenic and museum train ride in Rosenberg, TX. The ride lasts ~45 min, costs ~$8 for adults and ~$6 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Museum in historic depot with model trains and caboose tours. No excursion rides.
Six Flags & Texas Railroad in Six Flags Over Texas is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Arlington, TX. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A scenic railroad circling Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington. Offers a relaxing ride around the park.
Six Flags and Texas Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Arlington, TX. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs Included in park admission for adults and Included in park admission for children, and children under two ride FREE with park.
Park train at Six Flags Over Texas. Scenic ride around the park.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas Park Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in San Antonio, TX. The ride lasts ~10 min, costs Included in park admission for adults and Included in park admission for children, and children under two ride FREE with park.
Park train at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Fun for young children.
Texas Railroad Museum (Proposed) is a toddler-friendly museum ride in New Braunfels, TX. The ride lasts an unspecified amount of time, costs an unspecified amount for adults.
A proposed railroad museum project in Texas. Plans include showcasing the state's rich railroad heritage.
Texas State Railroad is a toddler-friendly scenic ride in Palestine / Rusk, TX. The ride lasts 2.5 hours one way, costs ~$30 for adults and ~$18 for children, and children under two ride FREE.
Scenic ride through Piney Woods between Palestine and Rusk. Steam and diesel. Texas state park attraction.
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