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    Historic Train Ride From Rockaway Beach

    Coastal rail journey with onboard narration and time to explore Garibaldi

    4.5 stars• 1.9K reviews
    From$37/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    90 minutes minimum

    Includes

    Round-trip train ride, car type

    Highlights

    Step aboard a historic train for a relaxed ride between Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi. Hear onboard narration while taking in Tillamook Bay and coastal estuary scenery.

    • Listen to onboard narration about local railroad history
    • Explore Garibaldi's restaurants, shops, and beach during your layover
    • Ride in your guaranteed indoor or outdoor car type
    • Browse the on-train gift shop

    Itinerary

    •90 Minute Minimum Round-Trip! •30 Minutes from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach •30 Minute Minimum Layover Time. You can pick a longer Layover!
    (Layover availability dependent on departure time). •30 Minute Return Trip

    What's Included

    • Guaranteed selected car type
    • Priority boarding with reservations
    • On-train gift shop access

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure; boarding begins about 15 minutes before departure
    • A return departure time is required for the round trip
    • Use station restrooms before boarding; there are no restrooms onboard
    • Bring layers, jackets, or blankets for changing coastal weather; climate control in indoor cars is not reliable
    • Do not bring alcohol or smoke on the train or railroad property
    • Keep children with an adult at all times and keep hands and arms inside the car
    • Bring pets only in outdoor cars; only task-trained service animals are allowed in indoor cars
    • Wheelchair accessibility is available only at Garibaldi
    • Locomotive cab rides: Ages 18+ may ride alone; ages 11-18 require an adult with a cab ride ticket; ages 10 and under are not permitted
    • Sign a liability release at check-in for a locomotive cab ride

    Cancellation Policy

    Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. You may be rebooked to another day or time of the same excursion within the same calendar year.

    FAQs

    You must select a return time during checkout; follow the on-screen banner to add your chosen One-Way RETURN tickets before payment.

    Meeting details

    Rockaway Beach Depot, 103 S 1st St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

    Experience provided by Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

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    Open Top Car Ticket

    $37

    Outdoor Car Without Roof • Pricing Starting At:

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    Covered Open Car Ticket

    $37

    Outdoor Car with Roof • Pricing Starting At:

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    Coach Car Ticket

    $37

    Indoor Car with Cushioned Booth Seating • Pricing Starting At:

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    Table Car Ticket

    $37

    Indoor Car with Tables and Chairs • Pricing Starting At:

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    Steam Locomotive Cab Ride

    $160

    Ride with the engineer! -Ages 10-18 Must Be Accompanied By An Adult

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    Review summary

    4.5
    Excellent
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    Most travelers absolutely love this vintage train experience, praising the friendly staff and beautiful coastal scenery you can't quite appreciate while driving. The narration hits the sweet spot of being informative without overdoing it, and guests enjoy choosing between different car types based on their preferences. The relaxed pace lets you soak in panoramic ocean views, though you'll want to pick your seat carefully since the train reverses rather than turning around. A few practical things to know: delays can happen, so build some flexibility into your day. The vintage cars are authentically small and cozy, which some find charming and others find cramped. The route runs alongside the highway rather than through wilderness, and there aren't bathrooms onboard. One reviewer mentioned the ride can be bumpy for those with back issues. Wheeler, the turnaround point, is quite small with limited activities during the wait. Despite these quirks, most guests find it a memorable way to experience the Oregon coast and say they'd happily ride again.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    We did the trip from Garibaldi to Wheeler and back. Super fun experience!

    Photo of Briana Anderson

    Briana Anderson

    July 4, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We did the trip from Garibaldi to Wheeler and back. Super fun experience!

    Photo of Briana Anderson

    Briana Anderson

    July 4, 2026

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