Explore the Pacific Northwest with Amtrak Cascades

Introduction to the Amtrak Amtrak Cascades Train

Amtrak Cascades is an intercity rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1971. The Amtrak Cascades is responsible for taking about 400,000 passengers per year to their final destinations.

The Amtrak Cascades operates along the Pacific Northwest between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Eugene, Oregon.

What to Expect on Amtrak Amtrak Cascades?

The Amtrak Cascades runs a total of 479 miles between its starting point, Vancouver, British Columbia, and its point of termination, Eugene, Oregon.

This Intercity Rail travels at an average speed of 79 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about.

Accommodations Provided by the Amtrak Cascades

Amtrak Cascades offers seating for 261 passengers. The seats exclusively are separated by class with a total of no first-class seats and no business seats.

This train also has no sleeper car due to its short trip duration.

The Amtrak Cascades provides food options in its cafe cars & lounge cars.

The Major Stops on the Amtrak Cascades?

The Amtrak Cascades starts in Vancouver, British Columbia, and terminates in Eugene, Oregon.

Amtrak Cascades makes the following stop at these central locations.

• Vancouver – The Amtrak Cascades starts in Vancouver, British Columbia. The train departs from Pacific Central Station
• Mount Vernon, Washington – Skagit Station
• Everett, Washington – Everett Station
• Seattle, Washington – King Street Station
• Tacoma, Washington – Tacoma Dome Station
• Olympia/ Lacey, Washington – Centennial Station
• Portland, Oregon – Portland Union Station. This is the first stop in Oregon
• Oregon City – Oregon City Station
• Eugene, Oregon – Eugene – Springfield station. This is the last stop on the Amtrak Cascade

How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Amtrak Cascades?

A typical fare onboard the Amtrak Cascades will cost you between $23.00 and $400.00, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.

Sources

https://www.amtrak.com/routes/cascades-train.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amtrak_Cascades