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Vancouver → Seattle · Amtrak Cascades (border stop)
Vancouver → Seattle
Two Pacific cities, one coastal line: the Cascades leaves Vancouver’s Pacific Central along False Bay’s mudflats, crosses the border at Blaine with a single customs stop, and threads Puget Sound’s islands into downtown Seattle in about four hours. Sold in USD by Amtrak; book ahead — border days cap passenger counts.
≈4hDuration
0Transfers
6×CO₂ vs flying
From $25Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead$25–45
Booked this week$50–80
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Seattle | Amtrak Cascades | ≈4h |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Border preclearance paperwork happens on board and at Blaine — keep your passport in your pocket, not the overhead bag.
Aim for a right-hand seat heading south — Puget Sound stays beside you for the final hour.
Miss the Cascades and the bus takes the same road for less — but the water views are the whole point.