Fall & Halloween Train Rides in Nevada
An outing on one of Nevada’s historic trains is always enchanting, but the thrills (and chills) are even more apparent when the leaves start falling and Halloween draws nearer. Whether you’re celebrating spooky season or eager for autumn adventures, the Silver State has no shortage of themed train rides sure to deliver delights and frights.
No matter where you are in the Silver State, you won’t be far from fall and Halloween train rides this October.
Travel Nevada Pro Tip
Each themed train ride has its own ticket prices and dates of operation. Get the most up-to-date information from each operator’s website.
Nevada Northern Railway
Get to Ely for a pair of seasonal excursions with Nevada Northern Railway. On the Pumpkin Patch Train, a steam-powered engine takes you on a scenic journey before ending at a pumpkin patch. Hop off the train, pick a pumpkin to take home, and capture memories in a fall-themed photo area. Pumpkin Patch Train rides happen on Oct. 4 and 11, and tickets are $45 for adults, $38 for seniors, $20 for kids ages 4-12, and free for kids under 4 years old.
On Nevada Northern Railway’s Haunted Ghost Train, frights come alive around every bend. Don a costume and keep your eyes peeled for zombies, ghosts, aliens, and maybe even Big Foot alongside the tracks of the haunted train. This themed ride takes place Oct. 17, 18, 24, and 25, and ticket prices are the same as the Pumpkin Patch Train.
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Virginia City—considered one of the most haunted cities in Nevada—is home to the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. This historic depot offers two themed trains to choo-choo-choose from.
Described as “a hayride of steel pulled by an iron horse,” the Pumpkin Patch Train features true tales of the once-living, Comstock Lode-era men and women whose spirits still cling to the city. Find a favorite pumpkin when the train stops at the trackside patch. Catch a ride on this train Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26, with a spookier dusk train on Oct. 24. Tickets range from $8-$26.
If you dare, board the Haunted Halloween Graveyard Train for a 40-minute trip to the Gold Hill Graveyard. Restless souls emerge in the night, and The Executioner will be waiting for you at the end. Dress warmly for the open-air train cars—and cross your fingers nothing climbs in with you. The Haunted Halloween Graveyard Train runs multiple times on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, with tickets ranging from $19-$26.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City
All aboard the Boulder City Halloween Express! Departing from the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, this 90-minute adventure is all about fall family fun. Enjoy activities during the train ride, then disembark for a “Monster Mash” dance party, refreshments, and games. There’ll be a costume contest, too, so dress to impress. The Halloween Express happens on Oct. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. Tickets are $20 for children, $25 for adults, and free (with ticket still required) for children under 4 years old.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City
Celebrate the season with two days of themed train rides and autumn-inspired activities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. Purchase a wristband for the Harvest Train Festival (Oct. 18 and Oct. 19) to enjoy steam train rides on historic locomotives, a pumpkin patch, food trucks, and a build-your-own-spooky-train workshop for kids. Wristbands are $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 4-17, and free for kids 3 and under.
