Find train tickets from Seattle to Vancouver
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Cheapest day to travel | Tuesday |
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Most expensive day to travel | Saturday |
Average price (round-trip) | $96 |
Average price (one-way) | $42 |
Top tips for finding Seattle to Vancouver train tickets
- As you’ll be crossing the border between the US and Canada, you should be at the King Street Station at least 1 hour before your Amtrak departure from Seattle to Vancouver. There is a waiting area, public restrooms, and vending machines at the station. If you have enough time, take advantage of the baggage storage services, and grab a bite to eat from one of the nearby restaurants.
- You should be prepared for the border crossing between the US and Canada. US citizens over 16 years old must present official documents such as a valid passport, passport card, enhanced driver’s license, or military ID. US citizens under 16 can offer a certified copy of their birth certificate if they do not yet have a passport or other form of ID. You should check with Amtrak if you have any questions regarding your documents for entering Canada.
- Your train from Seattle to Vancouver will arrive at Richmond Bus Station or Pacific Central Station. The Richmond Bus Station is a curbside bus stop without amenities near the Sandman Signature Hotel and is under 10 minutes by bus or car to Vancouver Airport. Pacific Central Station offers a wide range of services and amenities, including public Wi-Fi, restaurants, and shops. Downton Vancouver is about a 6-minute drive away and is also accessible via subway or bus.
- Travelers with reduced mobility that require assistance during the journey to Vancouver from Seattle should be well accommodated. Amtrak Thruway Services provides coaches with wheelchair access. Both King Street Station in Seattle and Pacific Central Station in Vancouver have accessible waiting rooms, platforms, and restrooms, as well as available wheelchair elevators. However, the Richmond Bus Station is a curbside stop without facilities. We recommend contacting the Amtrak station in advance if you require additional assistance.
- 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from Seattle to Vancouver for $93 or less.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the evening.
FAQs when traveling from Seattle to Vancouver by train
Can I bring my pet or service animal on the train?
Currently, pets are not allowed on Amtrak trains from Seattle to Vancouver. However, service animals are allowed. Amtrak considers a service animal to be animals trained to assist a disabled person with a specific task. Currently, comfort or emotional support animals do not qualify. Search and rescue and police dogs may qualify with permission from the Amtrak Police Department. To ensure you and your service animal are accommodated, contact Amtrak before your trip. Once aboard, your service animal must sit at your feet or under your seat.
What is my carry-on luggage allowance?
Your Amtrak ticket includes two personal items and two carry-on bags for free. You may bring an additional two bags for about $20 each. Your personal items cannot weigh more than 25 lbs. and must be smaller than 14 x 11 x 7 inches. Your carry-ons must weigh less than 50 lbs. and be smaller than 28 x 22 x 14 inches each. There may be additional charges for overweight luggage. Your carry-ons must all have your name and address visible on a luggage tag.
What services are available onboard?
120v outlets are available for charging your devices. Coaches offer comfortable seating in window/aisle pairs, including seats that recline and legroom to stretch. There’s also a fold-down tray and individual reading lights for reading or working. There is also bistro car offering food and beverage services, and a lounge car is available for casual seating to enjoy the scenery and the ride.
Is there Wi-Fi service available?
If your journey is on an Amtrak Cascades train, you may have Wi-Fi service until you reach Canada. If you want to stay connected on your journey, it’s recommended to bring your own Wi-Fi hotspot, and make sure to check for coverage or possible out-of-country roaming charges.
How long is a train journey to Vancouver from Seattle?
The train journey from Seattle to Vancouver takes 3h 58m on average and covers a distance of 120 miles.
What train companies travel from Seattle to Vancouver?
Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.
How much does a train ticket from Seattle to Vancouver cost?
The average price of a round-trip train ticket from Seattle to Vancouver is $96. In the last 3 days, the lowest price found by KAYAK users was $94.