I took an Amtrak train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle and rode in coach. The ride was three hours longer and less than half the price of a basic economy flight.

During a trip from Miami to Tampa, I learned that traveling by Amtrak isn't much cheaper or faster than driving or flying.

In May, I spent four hours on an Amtrak train traveling from the Canadian city of Vancouver to Seattle in the lowest-tier car, which cost $50. The coach ride surprised me in six ways.

Join me as I take the Amtrak Cascades from Vancouver, Canada, to Seattle, USA, one of Amtrak’s only international train ...

The new Amtrak Airo trains are set to debut in 2026. The Airo trains have high expectations, set to transform the travel experience for Amtrak passengers. The goal is simple: comfort and efficiency at ...

I have a lot of regrets from my first trip to Seattle. I should have booked a longer stay, visited a national park, and ...

Amtrak recently unveiled new “Northwest-styled” trains joining the Amtrak Cascades route spanning Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle Washington; and Portland, Oregon in the summer of 2026.

One of the most beautiful train rides in America is getting a major upgrade. The famed Amtrak Cascades service, which operates throughout the Northwest corridor with stops including Seattle and ...

Amtrak Conductor Matt Livezey, center, waits for the next customer in line for a train to Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013, in Seattle. Elaine Thompson, AP ...

CHOKEPOINTS Seattle’s $300M Amtrak expansion to bring modern trains, transportation by 2027 May 6, 2025, 6:26 AM ...