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Amtrak Cascades

Vancouver, BC → Eugene, OR · 467 miles · 10h 30m

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Distance

467 miles

Journey time

10h 30m

Frequency

Multiple daily

Top speed

79 mph

States served

3

About the Amtrak Cascades

Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the Willamette Valley on one corridor, crossing the Canadian border into downtown Vancouver.

What makes this route worth taking

  • Waterfront running along Puget Sound
  • International service to Vancouver, BC
  • Serves Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Salem, Eugene
  • New Airo trainsets entering service

Agent's tip

Passport required for the Vancouver leg. Our agents confirm documentation before ticketing.

Classes of service on this route

The Amtrak Cascades operates with Airo / Horizon. Available accommodation:

Coach Business Class

This is a daytime service without sleeping accommodation. Business Class, where offered, adds seat pitch, a quieter car and usually a complimentary beverage — and on many corridor services the upgrade costs less than $40.

States and provinces served

Stations along the route

#Station
1Vancouver BC
2Bellingham
3Mount Vernon
4Stanwood
5Everett
6Edmonds
7Seattle
8Tukwila
9Tacoma
10Olympia-Lacey
11Centralia
12Kelso-Longview
13Vancouver WA
14Portland
15Oregon City
16Salem
17Albany
18Eugene

Station lists reflect the principal calling pattern. Individual departures may omit stops or add seasonal calls. Schedules, equipment and station stops are set by the carrier and change without notice — confirm current details with your agent at the time of booking.

Booking the Amtrak Cascades

Fares on this route move in buckets and only ever step upward, so the cheapest time to book is the moment your dates are firm. Our agents check the live reservation system, test alternative fare constructions, apply every discount you qualify for and — where the view matters — note your preferred side of the train on the reservation.

Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and describe the trip. Most bookings are confirmed inside five minutes.

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