Amtrak Cascades — Schedules, Fares & Stops

The Amtrak Cascades connects Vancouver, BC and Eugene, OR over a 467-mile route operated by Amtrak (WSDOT/ODOT), calling at 16 stations across 3 states.

Quick Facts

Operator: Amtrak (WSDOT/ODOT)
Service type: State-Supported Corridor
Endpoints: Vancouver ↔ Eugene
Distance: 467 mi
Frequency: Multiple daily round trips between Seattle and Portland
Stations: 16
States served: 3 (BC, WA, OR)
Typical fare range: $29 – $98

Route guide

The Amtrak Cascades is a state-supported corridor service operated by Amtrak (WSDOT/ODOT). Trains run Multiple daily round trips between Seattle and Portland over 467 miles of mainline track between Vancouver and Eugene, calling at 16 intermediate and terminal stations across 3 states. For background reading on the corridor, several archival route histories are available alongside the operator's own marketing pages.

What to watch for: Puget Sound shore between Seattle and Bellingham — beaches and ferry boats; Mount Rainier on clear days from Tacoma south.

History & service notes

Branded the Cascades in 1999, the corridor uses Talgo Series VIII trainsets retrofitted to U.S. crashworthiness rules. Service through to Vancouver, BC was restored in September 2022. Riders interested in pre-Amtrak operating history of the line can consult classic timetable archives for fuller context.

Equipment

Typical consist on the Amtrak Cascades includes talgo Series VIII trainsets and Horizon-fleet substitute consists, Charger locomotives. Equipment assignments may vary by departure and season; consult the operator for the most current information.

Stops along the route

Stations are listed in geographical order from Vancouver to Eugene. Times and exact stop sequencing depend on the specific train number and direction; refer to the operator's timetable for departures.

Vancouver — Vancouver, BC VAN
Bellingham — Bellingham, WA BEL
Mount Vernon, WA — Mount Vernon, WA MVW
Everett — Everett, WA EVR
Edmonds — Edmonds, WA EDM
Seattle King Street Station — Seattle, WA SEA
Tukwila — Tukwila, WA TUK
Tacoma Dome Station — Tacoma, WA TAC
Olympia–Lacey — Olympia, WA OLW
Centralia — Centralia, WA CTL
Kelso–Longview — Kelso, WA KEL
Vancouver, WA — Vancouver, WA VAN
Portland Union Station — Portland, OR PDX
Salem — Salem, OR SLM
Albany, OR — Albany, OR ALY
Eugene — Eugene, OR EUG

Sample fares & travel times

Approximate one-way fare ranges and travel times for popular city pairs on this route. Fares vary widely by demand, time of booking, and class of service — these figures are reference midpoints suitable for planning, not booking. Click any pair for a fuller trip guide.

From	To	Distance	Time	Fare
Vancouver	Bellingham	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Bellingham	Mount Vernon	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Mount Vernon	Everett	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Everett	Edmonds	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Edmonds	Seattle	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Seattle	Tukwila	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Tukwila	Tacoma	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Tacoma	Olympia	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Olympia	Centralia	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Centralia	Kelso	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Kelso	Vancouver	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Vancouver	Portland	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Portland	Salem	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Salem	Albany	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Albany	Eugene	31 mi	47m	$13 – $43
Bellingham	Eugene	436 mi	8h 53m	$28 – $94
Vancouver	Mount Vernon	62 mi	1h 24m	$14 – $47
Mount Vernon	Eugene	405 mi	8h 16m	$27 – $90

Connections & transfers

Major hubs along the route offer cross-platform transfers to other intercity and commuter services. From Vancouver, riders can change for connecting trains and intercity buses; the same is true at Eugene. The corridor passes through cities including Vancouver, Bellingham, and Eugene, each with its own onward service map. A useful reference for cross-network connections is the consolidated national rail connection guide, updated each timetable change.

Trip planning tip. The Amtrak Cascades's lowest fares typically appear when booked 14 days or more in advance, and on midweek departures. Same-day "walk-up" fares are usually closer to the upper end of the range shown. Saver and Value buckets sell out first.