We encourage reservations in advance. Payment is required upon booking. Reservation changes are subject to a $5.35 change fee.

Prepaid tickets are available for pick up two hours before departure on the day of your trip at the Prepaid Ticket window located on the track side of the depot.

Premier Class comes with some significant perks including better seats that recline, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages to and from our destination, a substantial catered snack (small meal) made fresh and delivered every morning, some sweet treats on the return trip for dessert, a complimentary group photo (1 per sales transaction), and a canvas tote bag (1 per sales transaction). It is a more quiet ride because everyone on that car is over 18 years of age.

Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure. All trains depart on time. Unfortunately, we cannot hold the train for late arrivals. Please arrive one hour before your departure time.

Our Fall Foliage and Santa Express trains depart at different times throughout the day during their respective seasons. On select days, the Fall Foliage train leaves at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and our Santa Express train leaves at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., or 4 p.m. ET. Please check the available times when you purchase your tickets.

We assign cars, not seats. Parties that arrive late are not guaranteed to sit together. If your party would like to be seated with another in the same car, please notify the ticket office to be accommodated. We require all passengers to change sides of the train for the return ride.

Although we are an animal loving crew and community, sadly no pets other than certified service animals are allowed aboard the train. For pet boarding options during your ride, contact Violet’s Daycare at (706) 633-9085.

We do not allow smoking/vaping or the drinking of alcoholic beverages on the train.

We encourage our passengers to wear appropriate footwear. High-heeled, open toe and flip-flop style shoes are not recommended.

Looking to give someone the gift of a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway?

Call the ticket office at (877) 413-8724 for information about our gift certificates and to purchase.

Gift certificates may not be used for charter trains.

Want an affordable way to ride your favorite train throughout the season?

With a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway season pass, you can experience the joy of riding our train throughout the year.

Call the ticket office at (877) 413-8724 for more information and to purchase season passes.

Season passes are valid for any regularly scheduled trains during our operational season, mid-March through December. Passes are not valid for all special events and chartered trips such as the Santa Express and New Year’s Eve Train.