Next Year’s Train Information
Train excursions do not operate over the winter (January-April), but will start weekends in May, then daily in the summer and fall months. Train tickets for the 2024 seats will go on sale for most standard excursions on Thursday, February 1st, 2024. You can view the 2024 train schedule by clicking here.
- To purchase a train excursion as a gift, learn more about our Gift Certificates found by clicking here.
Other Good things to know about the train excursions:
- Reservations are recommended for all excursions, and some trains require reservations in advance. A credit card is required to make reservations.
- All excursions are round-trip
- On most excursions, children ages 2 and under are free and do not need reservations or tickets, except on: First Class Duluth Zephyr, Elegant Dinner Train, Summer BBQ, and Murder Mystery, ages 0-13 will need a purchased ticket.
- Combo rates are: $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children (3-13). Without a train ticket, Museum passes are $14 for Adults and $7 for children.
- Wheelchair accessibility is available on the Duluth Zephyr and Pizza Trains only at this time – there are no accessible restrooms for wheelchairs onboard the historic railcars. >>More ADA information here<<
The Duluth Zephyr
Operates May until mid-October
The Duluth Zephyr is our most popular trip! Great for all ages, this train operates daily in the summer and offers a 75 minute trip (1hour, 15 minutes) through downtown, along the shoreline of Lake Superior, through the historic Congdon Neighborhood wooded area, until it reaches a siding where we stop briefly to turn around and return to the Depot.
Options:
FIRST CLASS: $44
All ages (including babies) need a purchased ticket
COACH SEATS: Adults – $22.00, Children (3-13) $11.00
Ages 2 and under are free and do not need tickets
- Reservations are not required for this excursion, but recommended. Tickets may be purchased anytime prior to departure.
- Beverages and snacks are available onboard the train. Pepsi products, juice, and water. Beer, wine, and seltzers are also available for ages 21+.
- Light snacks available for purchase such as candy and chips.
Pizza Party Express
Weekend evenings, 2.5 hour excursion
This is a 2-1/2 hour trip up the North Shore with pizza and fun for all ages. All ticketed passengers get one 8″ Domino’s personal pizza, soda included, and a dessert later on the ride. The first part of the trip is narrated as we pass by all the sights of Duluth, on the way back enjoy the music and commentary about railroading and the area played throughout the train. A bar with Beer/Wine/Seltzers is also available for sale, along with snacks for purchase, such as candy and chips. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Adults – $34.00, Children (3-13) $22.00
Ages 2 and under are free (no pizza included)
**Reservations Required**
Pizza train reservations must be made by 2pm the day of the excursion. Meat or Cheese pizza option available: Pepperoni, or Sausage, or Cheese. Gluten Free cheese also available. Menu choices must be made at the time of reservation.
The Two Harbors Turn
Operates weekends to Mid-October
A six-hour full day up the North Shore with a layover-stop for lunch (food not included in ticket price), touring and shopping in beautiful Two Harbors. Return to Duluth between 4 and 5pm. Click here to view a map of the route.
Entrance to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included with your ticket prior to departure. Doors open at 9am. This trip is usually not wheelchair accessible. Pets are not allowed.
Beverages and snacks are available onboard the train. Pepsi products, juice, and water. Beer, wine, and seltzers are also available for ages 21+. Light snacks available for purchase such as candy and chips.
This train operates on weekends: Friday, Saturday, and Sundays.
The Two Harbors train excursion is subject to delays to due Canadian National Railway (CN) freight traffic. Please consider this when making plans for after the train ride. Delays are rare, but can be an hour or more.
Ages 2 and under are free on all Two Harbors excursions
Reservations are strongly recommended
