Train Seattle, WA - Vancouver, WA prices from $29.48

Travel by train from Seattle, WA, to Vancouver, WA

The train from Seattle, WA, to Vancouver, WAlasts on average 2 hr 59 min. Around 1 trains depart a day from Seattle to Vancouver. The average price is $42.72, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $29.48.

Amtrak, the largest passenger railroad service in the U.S., operates the train from Seattle to Vancouver. There are two long-distance train services connecting the two cities: 

1. The Cascades is the train service named after the Cascades, a mountain range stretching from Northern California to British Columbia. The service stops in most cities from Canada to Oregon, giving you some of the most stunning views of the Pacific Northwest: Columbia River, Cascade mountains, fishing towns, lush forests, and the Pacific Ocean.
2. The Coast Starlight is even more stunning; it connects all the major cities, from Seattle to Los Angeles. Rainy Washington forests, Cascades, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific beaches, you can experience it all in the unique sightseeing cars. The Coast Starlight is one of the long-distance trains using the double-decker Superliner cars: dining cars, sleeping cars, and the observation lounge car. You can observe the dramatic scenery unfold while having a snack from the café on the lower deck. 

The journey time and the price are similar for both services. However, the Cascades operate more often, while the Coast Starlight usually goes once daily but is arguably more comfortable.

In Seattle, you will leave from King St Station - 303 S Jackson St. It opened at the beginning of the 20th Century as a Union Station for the Great Northern Railway and the Pacific Northwest railway. It is still, to this day, an important hub. Amtrak trains, Greyhound buses, local commuter trains, and the Metro use it as a stop. Like many other train terminals in the United States, Seattle's station is a historical landmark. Still, unlike other stations, the clock tower on King Street Station is inspired by the clock tower on Piazza San Marco in Venice. How fancy is that?

Vancouver Intercity railway station (1301 W 11th st) is Vancouver's only station. It is located next to Burlington Bridge, which connects Vancouver with Portland over the Columbia River. The station is small, but the waiting room has vending machines, a toilet, and parking.

Vancouver, Washington, is an excellent destination for outdoor activities. Visitors can hike the trails at Mount St. Helens and explore the scenic Columbia River Gorge. Many parks and recreational areas, including Esther Short Park and Vancouver Lake Regional Park, are also perfect for biking, fishing, or bird watching. Visit the historic Fort Vancouver National Historic Site or stroll along the Columbia River Waterfront Renaissance Trail. An outdoor farmers market is held every Saturday during summer, where visitors can buy locally grown produce and other handmade goods. 

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