Real Stories from Our Happy Passengers
Smiles by the Mile
At Butterfly Express, we don’t just provide a ride; we create a standout entertainment experience. From magical birthday parties to community festivals, see why families across Northern California trust Eric and his "Hogwarts Express" to bring the joy to their special events.
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Bring the Magic of the Hogwarts Express to Your Northern California Event
We bring our signature red trackless train to events throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, and the San Joaquin Valley. Our team is fully insured and handles every detail, so you can relax knowing your guests are in good hands. Whether it's a birthday or a community festival, we make it easy to add a special touch that people of all ages will love.
Hear From Our Happy Passengers
Diana M.
Engineer Eric arrived on time to my husband's company event! It was a family day to launch the opening of the new Stockton terminal for Saia LTL (freight). Everyone - adults and kids - enjoyed the train rides around the entire yard and all we saw were smiles galore! Engineer Eric is kind, professional and a joy to work with. Hire his train for your next event! You will not be disappointed!!!! Thank you Eric!!!!!! You made our event a huge success!
Stockton, CA
Alex F.
Happy to add our son to the list of three year olds who had amazing birthday parties thanks to Eric and his train!
He was a great engineer, enjoys taking the kids out for rides.
The happiness in all the kids (and teens and adults) is worth every penny.
PS: the train is a lot more nimble than I expected, able to do a U turn on a two lane street. Better than my Honda Accord.
Oakland, CA
Cassie B.
Eric was very professional through out the booking experience. Accommodating to the very last minute! We had a great experience and looking forward to keeping this a tradition for the kiddies next yr!
Hayward, CA
Katie H.
We so enjoyed the trackless train at my son's third birthday party! The kids (and adults) absolutely loved it! Plus the entire process was seamless from start to finish. Eric was always so prompt and friendly with communication during our planning process, he showed up early and had the train ready to go, took us all on a nice loop around the neighborhood several times (I didn't have to tell him where to go, he had it all covered), and the engineer outfit was a great touch. Everyone (including our neighbors) was delighted. Such a fun time. Thank you, Eric!
San Jose, CA
G K.
I hired Butterfly-Express for our boys' first and third birthday party, and the train was a hit! It was loved by both adults and kids alike and every dollar spent was worth it. My 3 year old is really into trains and I wanted to get a train that he could actually ride for his birthday party. There aren't too many choices out there. I was scared off of the first one I found based on the bad reviews on Yelp. Second one I found had great reviews but had lots of restrictions about the conditions to which he would bring his train. He ended up declining to be hired due to narrow streets, lack of side walks, etc. Well, Engineer Eric had no problems bringing his train to our neighborhood and he was very adept at maneuvering his long train around our streets, narrow with no sidewalks and all. In addition, he was really amiable and was patient through all of our picture taking. He gave us as many rides as we wanted- I think my 3 year old rode on it 5 times!
I highly recommend Engineer Eric and his train for your next party!
Mountain View, CA
Dan Merme
We had their train for my sons 3rd birthday and it was fantastic. Eric was on time, responsive, and the kids loved it. Couldnt have asked for a better experience.
Trackless train rentals for the San Joaquin Valley, Sacramento, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Bring a Real Train Experience to Your Next Event
Our diesel-powered Hogwarts Express is more than just a ride; it is the kind of attraction that turns a regular gathering into a real event. We bring everything directly to your venue, from the covered coaches to a professional engineer in uniform. Because we are fully insured and handle all the logistics, you can focus on enjoying the day while we take care of the details. Whether you are planning a community festival or a private party, we are here to make sure your guests have a great time and go home with some fantastic stories.
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(209)-612-3865
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