All Aboard the Easter Express: NJ Classic Train Rides with the Easter Bunny

Why should Christmas have all the fun? Forget the Polar Express and hop on the Easter Express! Five New Jersey railroad museums not only offer you a fun glimpse into the historic past of railroads and trains, but kids of all ages can also catch a train ride and enjoy an on-board visit with the Easter Bunny himself.  Some rides even include an Easter Egg Hunt at the final destination. Of course, photo ops and Easter treats for all.  Easter bonnets not required.

Easter Bunny Train Ride in New Jersey (Wayne)
Meet the Easter Bunny & other costumed characters Saturday, March 23 in Wayne at the Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center. Departing times: 9 am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm. During the 60 minute Easter Bunny Train Ride the Easter Bunny will hop through the train and visit each child, giving them a special gift from his basket. In addition to the Easter Bunny there will be other surprise characters visiting--intrigued? Tickets: Adults - $13 each Children - $9 each. All passengers, including infants, must have a ticket. Advance ticket purchase recommended on the website. Email vratrips@yahoo.com or call 973-238-0555 for more information.There is no Glen Rock Bunny Train this year.

The Easter Bunny Express (Flemington, NJ)
The tallest bunny in the world will be hopping aboard this locomotive on weekends of March 23 and 24, Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30.  Round-trip trains depart Flemington, NJ, Pennsylvania Railroad station at 11 am, 1 pm &  3 pm. Allow approximately 75 minutes for your round trip ride. Tickets are first come first serve. Reservations not available. Pricing details coming soon. Passengers begin their round-trip ride at Flemington Station. Group rates and charters available. Email info@flemingtontrain.org for more information.

Easter Bunny Express (Phillipsburg, NJ)
You can ride with the rabbit March 23, 24 and 30th this year!  The Easter Bunny Express takes the kids and Mr. Bunny for a ride in an Easter-decorated classic train along the beautiful Delaware River.  In addition to greeting each child, Mr. Bunny leads an Easter Egg Hunt at the train’s final destination. The world famous Josh Horton Juggler Extraordinaire will be on board to entertain you on the train and at the Bunny Patch. A banjo playing hobo will also be on hand for your family's entertainment. Each child heads out on a hunt for eggs in a beautiful glade filled with Easter eggs. The colorful Easter Eggs are filled with either a small toy or candy.  Departures: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm and 3:30 pm.  Tickets: $9./child, $17/adult, $2./'lap sitters.'  Advance ticket purchase recommended on the New York Susquehanna & Western Technical & Historical Society website.

Easter Express at Pine Creek Railroad (Farmingdale, NJ)
Ride the Easter Express through Allaire State Park with the Easter Bunny! March 23 and 24 (Saturday - Sunday) and March 30 and 31 (Saturday - Sunday).  Trains leave every half hour from Noon to 4:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased in person with cash or check (no credit cards).  Tickets $5./person, regardless of age. For more information call: 732-938-5524 or email ILuBrant@njmt.org.

Easter Bunny Express at Whippany Railroad Museum (Whippany, NJ)
Catch the Easter Bunny and his team of hoppy helpers on board this themed 45-minute long train ride through northern New Jersey, including the Morristown & Erie Railway's historic Whippanong Trail.  Bring your camera to take a picture of your child with the Easter Bunny as he hands out treats to each child (be sure you’re ready for your shot - they move from child to child quickly!). Train dates: Saturday March 23, Sunday March 24, and Saturday March 30. Departures at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm & 4 pm.  Tickets: Babes-in-Arms (under the age of 1): FREE. Children (under 12, in their own seat): $8. Adults (age 12+): $13. If your family would like to ride in the Jersey Coast Club Car, add an additional $3 for each rider. Advance registration highly recommended via online or mail-in on website.