Tucson Streetcar Morphs Into Holiday ‘Pueblo Express’ Sunday

TUCSON, AZ — The Sun Link streetcar on Sunday will morph into The Pueblo Express, which won't just be any ordinary ride. Instead, The Pueblo Express is a fun, festive ride complete with merry elves, taking passengers to Main Gate Square. There, riders can see Adam Townsend's Geronimo Plaza performance or roast marshmallows, light a menorah, listen to story time or perhaps even have a photo taken with Santa.

Those who want to take the family-Christmas-caroling Pueblo Express should be at the Mercado District stop at Avenida Del Convento and Congress Street before 2 p.m. Sunday when the Express leaves. For Christmas music lovers, the ride also includes a Walden Grove Chamber Choir holiday performance as the streetcar hums along.

The event’s presenters also report that “there’s even snow in the forecast.”

To ride The Pueblo Express, presented by Sun Link and 91.3 FM KXCI, passengers need to have money loaded on a SunGO Card, SunGO Ticket or the GoTucson Transit app. Or passengers can board with a valid pass. The event’s presenters encourage passengers to buy a $4.50 SunGO 1-Day ticket prior to The Pueblo Express’s departure to reduce wait times.

SunGO 1-Day tickets can be bought at any streetcar stop and once activated, they last 24 hours. The Pueblo Express passengers can alternatively get a SunGO Card online, by downloading the GoTucson Transit App or at any sales outlet. The streetcar doesn’t accept cash fare payments. Kids ages 5 and younger get onboard free when they are accompanied by a paying rider.

For further information on The Pueblo Express, go to KXCI.org or MainGateSquare.com.

To learn more about Sun Link, access their website at sunlinkstreetcar.com. You can also call their Customer Service Center at 520-792-9222 or TDD 520-628-1565.