Warren County Winery Train Phillipsburg NJ (2026): Dates, Tickets & Tips

Published: August 6, 2026

The Warren County Winery Train, operated by Delaware River Railroad Excursions from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, is a high-frequency wine tasting product: scenic coaches along the Delaware River to Riegelsville, then a complimentary shuttle to Villa Milagro Vineyards for guided tasting and tour. Unlike one-weekend museum specials, this runs Saturdays and Sundays from May 2 through November 1, 2026 with multiple daily departures—ideal for Lehigh Valley, NYC-metro, and eastern Pennsylvania day-trippers.

Warren County Winery Train along the Delaware River New Jersey

Delaware River scenery plus a ridge-top vineyard stop make this one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most bookable wine-by-rail day trips. Warren County Winery Train photo.

About Delaware River Railroad Excursions

Based in Phillipsburg, the operation runs heritage passenger trips along the scenic Delaware River corridor with narrated rides, picnic options, and add-on stops such as the Susquehanna Mining Company (gem panning). The Winery Train is the signature adult day product pairing rail with Villa Milagro’s ridge-top vineyard overlooking the Delaware and Musconetcong valleys.

2026 Winery Train — At a Glance

Item	Detail
Trip name	Warren County Winery Train
Location	Phillipsburg, New Jersey (boarding); Riegelsville / Villa Milagro for tasting
2026 dates	Weekends May 2 – November 1, 2026
Departure times	10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. (confirm live calendar)
Duration	Core round trip about 2 hours; flexible return on later trains (about every 2 hours); last northbound ~4:30 p.m.—plan accordingly
Route	Phillipsburg south along Delaware River to Riegelsville; shuttle to Villa Milagro Vineyards
What’s included	Train ride, winery shuttle, guided vineyard experience and tastings (confirm package on ticket)
Fares	Published about $45 per person—confirm 877trainride.com; trips limited (often ~50 per departure) and sell out
Official site	877trainride.com/winery.htm · 877trainride.com

Only alcohol purchased at Villa Milagro may be consumed on railroad property. Information compiled August 6, 2026.

What the Day Is Like

Board historic coaches in Phillipsburg for a narrated run south along the river. At Riegelsville, transfer by shuttle to Villa Milagro for vineyard education, tastings of hand-blended wines, and bottle purchases. Optional extras include walking the 1904 Roebling suspension bridge into Pennsylvania, lunch at Hootz Bar & Grille or the Historic Riegelsville Inn, and a stop at the Susquehanna Mining Company picnic grove on the return (gem-panning add-on when offered).

This is a full-day flexible outing more than a seated dinner train—bring picnic plans if you want extra time at the mine grove or Phillipsburg station picnic area.

What to Expect

Book early—capacity is limited per train
21+ for tasting; confirm ID rules
Call restaurants with your planned return train time
Optional mine / corn maze add-ons (seasonal fees on site)

Tickets & Practical Information

Booking: Online ticket office at 877trainride.com; gift certificates available
Pair with: Delaware River towns; Lehigh Valley; PA side of Riegelsville
Phone: Often listed as 877-TRAIN-RIDE style contact on site

Tips

Morning departures leave more time for winery + lunch + mine stop
Designate a driver if purchasing bottles and tasting heavily
Stay off private property and active track for photos