How often is the Polar Express train ride in North Carolina?

The Polar Express train ride runs from November 13th through January 3rd and typically has either three or five rides throughout the day. Most of the trains are scheduled to run in the evening, but the weekend has rides scheduled in the late morning and early afternoon.

The Polar Express Ride lasts an hour and fifteen minutes and departs from the Bryson City depot. There are three classes of service - First Class, Crown Class and Coach. People can purchase tickets for rides on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad website, where they also post the available ride schedule as well as what each class of service offers.