Amtrak

[kcdd]

We will be taking the Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver.  We arrive the day before our cruise leaves from Vancouver.  Would appreciate any advice regarding travel from train station to our downtown Vancouver hotel.  Thanks.

[CruiserBruce]

Might want to look on the West Coast Departures board, where Seattle and Vancouver are commonly discussed.

[Northern Aurora]

Several years ago we found it easiest to take a cab from the train station to our downtown Vancouver hotel.

[kcdd]

30 minutes ago, Northern Aurora said:

Several years ago we found it easiest to take a cab from the train station to our downtown Vancouver hotel.

Thanks I am sure that is what we will end up doing.

[kcdd]

35 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

Might want to look on the West Coast Departures board, where Seattle and Vancouver are commonly discussed.

Thank you.  I hadn't even noticed those boards.  More to look at!

[Ferry_Watcher]

When you are making your Amtrak reservations, please beware that there is a Vancouver WA (south of Seattle), and a Vancouver BC, Canada that is served by Amtrak.  The two cities are about 300 miles apart, but folks who don't live in the PNW may not realize that there are two Vancouver cities.  It does happen that folks will book the wrong train. 

 

So when you book, please make sure that you are booking Vancouver, BC Canada.

[kcdd]

42 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

When you are making your Amtrak reservations, please beware that there is a Vancouver WA (south of Seattle), and a Vancouver BC, Canada that is served by Amtrak.  The two cities are about 300 miles apart, but folks who don't live in the PNW may not realize that there are two Vancouver cities.  It does happen that folks will book the wrong train. 

 

So when you book, please make sure that you are booking Vancouver, BC Canada.

Thank you for that advice.  I believe I did notice that and an easy mistake.  I will check again but I think we have the correct train reservation.  Wouldn't that be an awful and rude awakening?! YIKES!

[disneyochem]

We frequently take Amtrak to Vancouver for cruises and always have been able to get a cab right in front of the station.  Never had to wait but we usually don’t check baggage so we’re first off the train.

[Aussiegrlfl]

3 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

When you are making your Amtrak reservations, please beware that there is a Vancouver WA (south of Seattle), and a Vancouver BC, Canada that is served by Amtrak.  The two cities are about 300 miles apart, but folks who don't live in the PNW may not realize that there are two Vancouver cities.  It does happen that folks will book the wrong train. 

 

So when you book, please make sure that you are booking Vancouver, BC Canada.

I seriously did that....but thankfully my friend realized it and we were able to change with no worries.....yep had no idea....

 

[Urban trekker]

The Amtrak code for Vancouver, BC Canada is VAC - PACIFIC CENTRAL STATION.

Dennis

[Ferry_Watcher]

11 hours ago, Aussiegrlfl said:

I seriously did that....but thankfully my friend realized it and we were able to change with no worries.....yep had no idea....

 

 

Thanks so much for sharing your personal story.  I think it make a bigger impact on how folks retain info.

So glad your train trip to Vancouver, BC worked out well.  Again, thanks for sharing your experience!

[ashstaff]

Bumping this to let you know that Amtrak is having a buy one get free sale this weekend. We saved $180 on four round trip tickets between Seattle and Vancouver this summer.

[Ferry_Watcher]

Thanks ashstaff - you rock for sharing this sale info!!!!!

[LoriPhil]

We book first class tickets as you board first and more critically, get priority getting off the train for quicker access to luggage, getting through customs and snagging a cab.  Plus it’s like starting the cruise with a cool excursion.  We sit on the left/port side of the train for great water views as you travel norththrough some lovely country.  Get to the train station early for good seat assignments.

[kcdd]

Thanks for the info regarding the Amtrak sale this weekend.  I changed my reservation and saved $100.