Antonito, Colorado | Chama, New Mexico | 1-888-CUMBRES | info@cumbrestoltec.com

Schedule & Rates

May 24 - October 19

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Trip Description Dep Arr Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 Antonito to Osier Roundtrip 10:00 4:15
2 Chama to Osier Roundtrip 10:00 3:55
3 Motorcoach - Antonito to Chama - Return by Train - BEST VALUE! 8:30 4:15
4 Motorcoach - Chama to Antonito - Return by Train - BEST VALUE! 8:30 3:55
5 Antonito to Chama by Train; Return by Motorcoach 10:00 5:25
6 Chama to Antonito by Train; Return by motorcoach 10:00 5:45
7 Antonito to Chama (one way) 10:00 3:55
8 Chama to Antonito (one way) 10:00 4:15
12 Narrow Gauge Meets Standard Gauge 8:15 4:15

July 6, 13,20, 27 & Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24

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Trip Description Dep Arr Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
9 "Sunday Express" Chama to Cumbres Roundtrip 11:00 3:00

June 12, 19,26, July 3, 10, 17, 24,31, Aug. 7, 14

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Trip Description Dep Arr Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
10 "Cinder Bear Express" Chama to Cumbres Roundtrip 11:00 3:00


America's Highest and Longest Narrow Gauge Railroad 

Click here for Passenger Information Brochure

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad operates seven days a week, starting Saturday, May 24, and continuing through Sunday, October 19. There are eight itineraries, as summarized at right. You can also view the available trips originating from Antonito or Chama by using the menu above.  Child rates pertain to those children between the ages of 2 and 11.  Kids under 2 ride for free.

From July 6 to August 24, we also offer the “Sunday Express,” from Chama to Cumbres and return.  These trains will run on Sundays departing from Chama 11AM to return to Chama at 3PM and will be themed for a unique family adventure. The line up includes:

July 6--Freedom Train
July 13-
Nature Train
July 20--Bear Reunion
July 27--Cowboy Days 

August 3--Trains & Indians
August 10-The Gospel Train
August 17--Mariachi
August 24--Cumbres – Toltec Bike Challenge
On Sunday, August 24, the Sunday Express train will provide bicyclists a unique opportunity to race the train uphill from Chama depot to the historic town of Cumbres or downhill it from Cumbres back to Chama.

The Challenge will take uphill riders along New Mexico Highway 17 approximately 15 miles climbing over 2,100’ of vertical to the top of Cumbres Pass where a picnic lunch will be served. Riders can then return to Chama depot via the train. Riders choosing to downhill can take the train to Cumbres, enjoy a picnic lunch and then race the train back to Chama depot.Pick your ride OR take the double challenge and race the train both ways!                                                          

From June 12 to August 14, we offer the “Cinder Bear Express,” a shorter trip designed especially for children. This trip operates on Thursdays only.

All trains except the “Sunday Express” and the “Cinder Bear Express” stop for lunch at Osier, Colorado, roughly the mid-point of the railroad. A hot meal with salad bar and homemade desserts is included in the fare prices. The “Cinder Bear Express” includes a picnic lunch at Cumbres. 

Click here for information about Osier Kitchen, the food purveyor of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

When you visit us, be sure to take the self-guided tours of the depots. For a map and tour information about the depots, click here for Chama Depot and Antonito Depot.

For a glimpse of the highlights along the route, including historic landmarks, trestles and tunnels, click here for the Mile Marker maps - Chama to Osier and Osier to Antonito. (To print out a copy of these maps, go the Maps & Miles page.)



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The Trips

Our Departures

Tickets can be purchased by calling toll-free 1-888-CUMBRES. Scroll the window to see all departures.

1. Antonito to Osier Roundtrip
Train departs Antonito at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier

Return to Antonito by train at approximately 4:15 pm.
FARES: Adult $65, Child $32.50, Parlor Car $120
2. Chama to Osier Roundtrip
Train departs Chama at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier

Return to Chama by train at approximately 3:55 pm.
FARES: Adult $65, Child $32.50, Parlor Car $120
3. Motorcoach - Antonito to Chama - Return by Train - BEST VALUE!
Motorcoach departs Antonito at 8:30 am.

Train leaves Chama at 10am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Return to Antonito by train at approximately 4:15 pm.
FARES: Adult $74, Child $37, Parlor Car $129
4. Motorcoach - Chama to Antonito - Return by Train - BEST VALUE!
Motorcoach departs Chama at 8:30 am.

Train leaves Antonito at 10am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Return to Chama by train at approximately 3:55 pm.
FARES: Adult $74, Chld $37, Parlor Car $129
5. Antonito to Chama by Train; Return by Motorcoach
Train departs Antonito at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Arrive in Chama by train at approximately 3:55 p.m.

Return to Antonito by motorcoach at approximately 5:25 pm.
FARES: Adult $79, Child $39.50, Parlor Car $134
6. Chama to Antonito by Train; Return by motorcoach
Train departs Chama at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Train arrives in Antonito at approximately 4:15 p.m.

Return to Chama by motorcoach at approximately 5:45 pm.
FARES: Adult $79, Child $39.50, Parlor Car $134
7. Antonito to Chama (one way)
Train departs Antonito at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Arrives in Chama by train at approximately 3:55 pm.
(No return transportation provided.)
FARES: Adults $65, Child $32.50, Parlor Car $120
8. Chama to Antonito (one way)
Train departs Chama at 10:00 am.

Lunch stop at Osier.

Arrives in Antonito by train at approximately 4:15 pm.
(No return transportation provided.)
FARES: Adult $65, Child $32.50, Parlor Car $120
9. "Sunday Express" Chama to Cumbres Roundtrip
Train departs Chama at 11:00 am.

Perfect for families or anyone whose time is limited, this ride is only four hours from Chama, New Mexico to Cumbres Pass and return  The scenery is gorgeous and a picnic lunch is provided.  Each Sunday Train will be themed for those wanting a little more adventure.  This is sure to be a memory making ride that will be something to write about when kids are back in school--

Sunday Trains at a glance
July
 6--Freedom Train--Train folklore & songs-come Celebrate with American History with the C&T
13--Nature Train in conjunction with the Osprey Fest at Heron Lake State Park
20--Bear Reunion--Join Cinder Bear and friends Smokey and Oso Bear for a bear-r-r-y fun train Adventure!
27--Wild West Train with staged train robbery in conjunction with Cowboy Days in Chama,NM
August
3--Tains & Indians-Celebrating  our History with the Jicarilla Apache Nation
10--Gospel Train-Featuring the The Cowboy Church Praise Band
17--Mariachi Train-Featuring Mariachi Calor from of Taos, NM
24--Cumbres Challenge Bike Race-race the Iron Horse
 

Return to Chama by train at approximately 3:00 pm.
FARES: Adult $49, Child $25
10. "Cinder Bear Express" Chama to Cumbres Roundtrip
Train departs Chama at 11:00 am.

Everybody loves Cinder Bear, the train's official mascot.  Kids and parents join him for the four hour round trip from Chama, New Mexico to Cumbres Pass, filled with songs, games, and storytelling.  A picnic lunch is included.

Return to Chama by train at approximately 3:00 pm.
FARES: Adult $49, Child $25
12. Narrow Gauge Meets Standard Gauge
Train departs Antonito at 8:15 pm.

Ride Aboard the Historic Narrow Gauge of the C&TSRR and standard Gauge of the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad.  You can now ride from Alamosa to Antonito then Osier (lunch stop) and back  to Alamosa or go all the way to Chama, and overnight in New Mexico.  You choose your train adventure along these two scenic rails.

 

Return to Antonito by train at approximately 4:15 pm.
FARES: Coach: Adult $78 Child $48.50