How long is the Amtrak train ride from Seattle to Vancouver?

Amtrak train schedules — the train from Seattle to Vancouver takes about 4.5 hours. Amtrak sells two trains per day each way. This complements the existing “connecting bus” service offered four times daily with an average fare of $45 each way — a 3.5-hour journey.



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For shorter trips, it is definitely cheaper to take Amtrak than it is to fly. There is also a much smaller chance your Amtrak trip will be negatively impacted by bad weather.

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$150-$200 for business class seat. Over $700 for a roomette (meals, water and coffee included) Over $1,300 for a family bedroom (meals, water and coffee included) Over $1,600 for a bedroom (meals, water and coffee included)

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Trains consume less energy and produce less harmful pollutants than either car or air travel. Hopping on an Amtrak train will save you gas and daily wear and tear on your car. It also reduces the ever-increasing traffic congestion on the roads and in the skies.

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Train travel is much simpler, as there is no TSA PreCheck® or CLEAR equivalent for Amtrak. Amtrak trains offer private rooms, more legroom, more space from your fellow passengers, more comfortable seats, and more food & beverage options.

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Words cannot describe the beauty of the scenery along the Amtrak Cascades route from Seattle to Vancouver.

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While there's no direct Seattle-to-Vancouver ferry route, you can still travel between the two cities by water if you have time for a little side trip to Victoria, British Columbia.

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Quick & Easy. Shuttle Service between. Vancouver and Seattle Providing uncompromising commitment to quality and service since 1987, Quick Shuttle offers multiple pick-up and drop-off locations across BC and Washington State.

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For customers seeking both privacy and savings in First Class, Roomettes feature: Two comfortable seats by day transformed into upper and lower beds by night. Newly upgraded bedding, pillows, towels and linens. Access to a restroom and shower in your car.

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If you'd like a bit more space on your journey, try booking a bedroom for your next trip with us. Each bedroom has the capacity of two adults (with an option for a third), one to two suitcases and are 6'6” x 7'6”. Unlike roomettes, our bedrooms also have an in-room toilet, shower and a sofa that converts to a bed.

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The dimensions of each roomette are 3'6' X 6'6 and have room for two adults — a great cozy option for first time riders.

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In almost all cases, Amtrak seats are not assigned. The exception is Acela Express route seats and business class seating on the Northeast Regional, Carolinian, Palmetto, and Vermonter. Otherwise, Amtrak has a first-come, first-serve seating policy for coach seats.

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Room to Roam Instead of being confined to a cramped, uncomfortable seat for your entire trip, a train lets you get up to stretch your legs and walk around to other parts of the train. That's not even an option when you fly, ride a bus or drive a car.

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The best place to sit in Amtrak Coach Class is on the upper level. It's all about the view on the upper level. This is the biggest advantage of sitting in the upper level. You can also move from car to car more freely as there is access from each car on the upper level.

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