OSCEOLA TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Pizza Train through the St. Croix River Valley: Hot Pizza, River Vistas, and Rail History
A 1.5-hour excursion from Osceola that pairs piping-hot pizza from local restaurants with scenic views and volunteer-led railroad stories — a concise, family-friendly outing.
Pizza Train through the St. Croix River Valley: Hot Pizza, River Vistas, and Rail History.
Climb aboard the Pizza Train in Osceola for a short, celebratory ride that stitches together food, landscape and railroad lore. The trip pairs pizza from local, family-owned restaurants with sweeping views of the St. Croix River Valley and commentary from volunteers, creating an accessible, social outing ideal for families, groups, and anyone who enjoys trains and scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pizza from Local Restaurants
Tickets include piping-hot pizza sourced from local family-owned restaurants, plus water and a dessert; additional beer, wine, soda and snacks are available for purchase on board in the train store car.
Views of the St. Croix River Valley
The train winds through rolling hills and vibrant landscapes along the St. Croix River Valley, offering brief but memorable panoramas over the course of the roughly 90-minute round trip.
Volunteer-Led Railroad History
Volunteer staff share stories about the railroad and the vintage equipment on the ride, adding historical context to the food-and-scenery experience.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
Board at the Osceola depot and settle in as the train departs through wooded slopes and open river-valley views; during the journey passengers are served pizza while volunteers narrate the railroad’s history and the character of the vintage equipment.
The full excursion lasts about 1.5 hours, covering an approximately 20-mile round trip between Osceola and Marine on St. Croix.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should take extra precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a roughly 1.5-hour excursion covering about 20 miles round-trip between Osceola and Marine on St. Croix.
Bring a camera to capture valley views; small coolers are allowed if you want to bring your own food.
Board at the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway depot, 114 Depot Rd, Osceola, WI 54020; there is plenty of parking next to and below the depot.
Pizza, water and dessert are included with the ticket; beer, wine, soda and additional snacks are available for purchase on board, and the train gift shop carries bottled drinks and snacks.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the train ride?
The round trip between Osceola, WI and Marine on St Croix, MN is about 20 miles long and about 90 minutes in duration.
Where do I meet and park for the Pizza Train?
Boarding is at the Osceola & St. Croix Valley Railway depot, 114 Depot Rd, Osceola, WI 54020; there is plenty of parking next to and below the depot.
Is the train handicap accessible?
The passenger equipment predates ADA; a lift provides access to specific doors and once boarded passengers who are able can move between cars, but doorways are narrow and passageways uneven and passengers in wheelchairs or scooters may be unable to move from the car onto which they are boarded.
Are there restrooms on the train and are they accessible?
There are restrooms on the train (including in concession car 265) and at least one is accessible — the accessible restroom is in concession car 265; restrooms at the Osceola Depot are also accessible.
Can I get off the train at Marine on St. Croix to go shopping?
No — there is no place to get off at Marine on St Croix for shopping because the village is down a very steep hill and about half a mile from where the train stops.
Do you sell alcohol on the train?
Yes — beer and wine are available for purchase on the train.
What if I can't use my tickets or have an old voucher?
You may allow someone else to use your tickets or reschedule using the link in your confirmation email or by calling the office; vouchers without an expiration date can be used but require calling the guest service manager to set up boarding passes.