Are you dreaming of a mini vacation just a few hours from Vancouver? You can take a trip south from Vancouver to Seattle by train, and it won’t cost you very much in time or money.
There are twice daily trains serving between the two oceanside cities, the first at 6:35 am, departing from Pacific Central Station and ending in downtown Seattle at 11 am.
The second is in the afternoon, and you could likely make it if you manage to get off work an hour early. The train leaves Vancouver at 4:45 pm and arrives just after 9 pm, the ideal time to grab some delicious bites and a rock show in the rainy city.
Plus, you won’t have to sit in the border lineups.
Coming back? There is only one return journey from Seattle to Vancouver, which leaves at 5:37 pm and arrives at 10 pm. Just remember not to leave your passport in the hotel and eat your banana before you hit the border.
It will cost about $50 for a coach seat on one of the trains, which comes with lots of legroom and no middle seat to bump elbows with. You will have to buy your own meals, but the wine comes in little individual bottles which can be a real treat if you’re on a fun adventure or want to spice up some remote work.
If you’re a student between 17 to 24 years old, you can save 15% when you book.
There are also more options if you’re open to taking a bus, as the Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service is operational a few times a day, and the travel time is only a bit longer.
Want to explore even further? You can get to Oregon by train as well.
The direct Amtrak Cascades train journey between Vancouver and Portland, Oregon, is about eight hours long, including a 30-minute pit stop in Seattle.
Will you be going on a train adventure this fall? Let us know in the comments.