If you live in Portland or are visiting the city, it's easy to board a train for a day, weekend or long-distance trip. Trains on Amtrak's Cascades, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder routes stop at Union Station and travel to destinations in the Pacific Northwest, Canada, California, Montana and even the Midwest. To start planning … Continue reading 12 best Amtrak trips from Portland, Oregon
5 best Amtrak trips on the West Coast
The West Coast of the United States is full of beautiful and diverse landscapes. There are deserts, agricultural valleys, mountains, rainforests and endless views of the Pacific Ocean. An Amtrak trip is a great way to see it all and there are multiple long-distance and regional trains to choose from. To start planning your next … Continue reading 5 best Amtrak trips on the West Coast
Top 10 most scenic Amtrak routes
If you're looking for a scenic Amtrak trip, you can choose from many different trains and landscapes across America. There are stunning journeys through mountains, deserts and valleys, plus travel along oceans, lakes and rivers. The most scenic Amtrak routes are somewhat subjective, as your preference for scenery plays a role in what will ultimately … Continue reading Top 10 most scenic Amtrak routes
8 best stops on Amtrak’s Cascades route
One of Amtrak's shorter routes, the Cascades travels through Oregon, Washington State and part of Canada. Vancouver BC, Seattle and Portland are popular stops, and there are 18 stations in total. If you're interested in getting on and off the train to explore cities along the way, here are the eight best stops to consider. … Continue reading 8 best stops on Amtrak’s Cascades route
10 best Amtrak routes to ride in summer
Summer is all about outdoor fun and finding cool places to explore. Lakes, beaches and mountain towns are all great getaways, and Amtrak can take you there. Plus, a train trip in the summer means plenty of daylight for viewing all the scenery out the window. For some vacation inspiration, here are our favorite Amtrak … Continue reading 10 best Amtrak routes to ride in summer
20 best Amtrak trips from Seattle
Three of Amtrak's most scenic routes stop in Seattle: Cascades, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder. There are many options for day and long-distance trips to explore mountains, beaches and cities big and small. To start planning, here are the 20 best Amtrak trips from Seattle that don't require a train transfer or middle-of-the-night travel. This … Continue reading 20 best Amtrak trips from Seattle
Portland to Seattle by train
Two Amtrak routes travel between Portland and Seattle: Amtrak Cascades and Coast Starlight. It's a scenic and easy trip with multiple trains to choose from each day. Here's what you need to know. This website is reader supported and not affiliated with Amtrak. We may earn a small commission from links on this page. For … Continue reading Portland to Seattle by train
Seattle to Vancouver by train
Trains on the Amtrak Cascades route travel between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. multiple times each day. Total trip time is about four hours. In comparison, drive time is 2.5 hours and flight time is about one hour. Here are the things you need to know when planning your trip. This website is reader supported and … Continue reading Seattle to Vancouver by train
West Coast Amtrak Routes
Amtrak’s West Coast routes offer a mix of scenic coastline, forests, mountains and major cities. Regional and long-distance trains make it easy to travel anywhere from San Diego to Vancouver, and several routes continue inland to connect with Chicago and New Orleans. Below, you’ll find a list of all West Coast Amtrak routes with top … Continue reading West Coast Amtrak Routes
Coast Starlight vs Amtrak Cascades
The Coast Starlight and Amtrak Cascades routes travel along the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast. But that's where the similarities end. The Coast Starlight is a long-distance train with a sleeper car and sightseer lounge while the Amtrak Cascades is a European-designed train that travels a shorter distance (and into Canada). Learn more about the differences … Continue reading Coast Starlight vs Amtrak Cascades
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