You may need to know when the train is running if traveling between Eugene, OR, and Vancouver, BC, or its many intermediate stops. That is what this page of printable Amtrak Amtrak Cascades Schedule is here for you to use.
Temporary Amtrak Amtrak Cascades Service Schedule Changes, Service Alerts, And Notices
Sometimes things happen, and one way Amtrak lets you know is through this page. Amtrak posts temporary changes and more. It doesn’t hurt to check when planning and after you book to ensure no changes.
Amtrak Cascades Service Accommodations
The Amtrak Cascades offers coach seating, which features comfortable seats, a fold-down tray, individual reading lights, and 120v electric outlets. Some cars have USB chargers.
Business Class is another way you can enjoy your ride.
- Priority boarding and detaining at some stations.
- Wider seats with more legroom
- Fewer passengers in your car
- Coupon for $3 off any menu items in the Bistro/Cafe
- Additionally, Business Class customers receive a 25% bonus on Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
Bikes, Pets, And Luggage On The Amtrak Cascades Service
You can carry on bicycles up to 50 lbs. Standard bicycle sizes apply. Maximum tire width: 2.” Check the link for details, and bike service may not be available at all stations.
Pet – Amtrak allows dogs and cats up to 20 pounds (combined weight of pet and carrier) for trips up to seven hours. There can be extra paperwork needed or restrictions for some pets.
This train does not offer a checked bag service,
Each passenger may carry on:
- One personal item, 25 lbs. (12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches, and
- Two carry-on pieces of luggage, 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each
- If you transfer to the Pacific Surfliner at some point along your journey, the baggage size for that train is up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each.
Charges apply for additional and oversized luggage; check out Amtrak’s carry-on bag policy for more information.
Food Offerings Aboard The Amtrak Cascades Service
This train has a bistro or cafe car that offers a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and hot and cold beverages for all customers to purchase for most of the journey. This car may close at the start and end of the route.
You may bring food and drink aboard the train, but you cannot consume alcohol on the train you brought aboard.
Remember that there could be restrictions on food you can bring over the border. Check before you go.
Amtrak Cascades Service Schedule
If there are two times, the first is the arrival, the second is the departure, and if there is only one, it is a quick stop. Click on the stations to see the services offered at that stop.
There are more Amtrak Connecting Services for these trains than listed; for now, hit the blue button below for that information. Amtrak’s Coast Starlight can also be taken between Eugene, OR, and Seattle, WA.
Amtrak Cascades Service – Northbound
All of these trains and connecting services are daily.
| Communities Served | 500 | 516 | 504 | 518 | 508 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus # | – | – | 5504 | 5518 | – |
| Eugene, OR – (EUG) | 5:30a | – | B 8:15a | B 11:45a | 4:30p |
| Albany, OR (ALY) | 6:09a | 6:11a | – | B 9:10a | B 12:35p | 5:09p | 5:11p |
| Salem, OR Amtrak Station (SLM) | 6:39a | 6:41a | – | B 9:50a | B 1:20p | 5:39p | 5:41p |
| Oregon City, OR (ORC) | 7:23a | 7:24a | – | – | – | 6:23p | 6:24p |
| Portland, OR Union Station (PDX) | 8:05a | 8:20a | – | B 11:05a 12:00p | B 2:35p 3:05p | 7:05p | 7:25p |
| Vancouver, WA (VAN) | 8:36a | 8:38a | – | 12:16p | 12:18p | 3:21p | 3:23p | 7:41p | 7:43p |
| Kelso, WA (KEL) Longview, WA | 9:09a | 9:11a | – | 12:49p | 12:51p | 3:54p | 3:56p | 8:14p | 8:16p |
| Centralia, WA (CTL) | 9:50a | 9:52a | – | 1:30p | 1:32p | 4:35p | 4:37p | 8:55p | 8:57p |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA (OLW) | 10:11a | 10:13a | – | 1:51p | 1:53p | 4:56p | 4:58p | 9:16p | 9:18p |
| Tacoma, WA Amtrak Station (TAC) | 10:51a | – | 2:31p | 5:36p | 5:36p | 9:58p |
| Tukwila, WA (TUK) | 11:22a | – | 3:01p | 6:07p | 10:25p |
| Seattle, WA King Street Station (SEA) | 11:45a | 7:50a | 3:25p | 6:30p | 7:00p | 10:50p |
| Connecting Service Departs SEA at | 8900 B 1:45p | – | B 9:00p | – | 8906 B 4:45p |
| Edmonds, WA (EDM) | – | 8:14a | 8:16a | – | 7:24p | 7:26p | – |
| Everett, WA (EVR) | – | 8:38a | 8:41a | – | 7:48p | 7:51p | – |
| Stanwood, WA (STW) | – | 9:09a | 9:11a | – | 8:19p | 8:21p | – |
| Mount Vernon, WA (MVW) | – | 9:22a | 9:24a | – | 8:32p | 8:34p | – |
| Bellingham, WA (BEL) | – | 9:54a | 9:57a | – | 9:04p | 9:07p | – |
| Vancouver, BC Pacific Central Station (VAC) | B 5:15 p | 11:50a | B 12:15a | 11:00p | B 8:15p |
| Final Stop Rout Number | 8900 | 516 | 8914 | 518 | 8906 |
Amtrak Cascades Service – Southbound
All trains are daily.
| Communities | 517 | 503 | 505 | 519 | 507 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC Pacific Central Station (VAC) | 6:35a | – | B 9:00a | 5:45p | B 11:30a |
| Bellingham, WA (BEL) | 8:31a | 8:34a | – | – | 7:41p | 7:44p | – |
| Mount Vernon, WA (MVW) | 9:01a | 9:03a | – | – | 8:11p | 8:13p | – |
| Stanwood, WA (STW) | 9:15a | 9:17a | – | – | 8:25p | 8:27p | – |
| Everett, WA (EVR) | 9:54a | 9:57a | – | – | 9:04p | 9:07p | – |
| Edmonds, WA (EDM) | 10:18a | 10:20a | – | – | 9:28p | 9:30p | – |
| Seattle, WA King Street Station (SEA) | 11:00a | 11:30a | 7:22a | B 12:45p 2:12p | 10:10p | B 12:45p 6:10p |
| Tukwila, WA (TUK) | 11:42a | 11:44a | 7:34a | 7:36a | 2:24p | 2:26p | – | 6:22p | 6:24p |
| Tacoma, WA Amtrak Station (TAC) | 12:13p | 12:16p | 8:05a | 8:08a | 2:55p | 2:58p | – | 6:53p | 6:56p |
| Olympia-Lacey, WA (OLW) | 12:46p | 12:48p | 8:38a | 8:40a | 3:28p | 3:30p | – | 7:26p | 7:28p |
| Centralia, WA (CTL) | 1:06p | 1:08p | 8:58a | 9:00a | 3:48p | 3:50p | – | 7:46p | 7:48p |
| Kelso, WA (KEL) Longview, WA | 1:46p | 9:38a | 4:28p | – | 8:26p |
| Vancouver, WA (VAN) | 2:27p | 10:19a | 5:09p | – | 9:07p |
| Portland, OR Union Station (PDX) | 2:55p B 5:00p | 10:47a | 11:10a | 5:37p | 6:10p | – | 9:35p B 9:55p |
| Oregon City, OR (ORC) | – | 11:34a | 11:35a | 6:34p | 6:35p | – | – |
| Salem, OR Amtrak Station (SLM) | B 6:25p | 12:20p | 12:22p | 7:20p | 7:22p | – | – |
| Albany, OR (ALY) | B 7:05p | 12:51p | 12:53p | 7:51p | 7:53p | – | – |
| Eugene, OR Amtrak Station (EUG) | B 7:55p | 1:50p | 8:48p | – | B 12:30a |
Use this information as a guide; check with Amtrak or your eticket for exact times.
Printable Amtrak Cascades Service Schedule
Feel free to print out or download this page from Amtrak.
Connecting To VIA
If you want to see Canada by rail, VIA Rail, this train can help you!
You can catch the Canadian to Toronto or one of the train’s intermediate stops from Vancouver, BC. This train has a few different accommodations, from coach to sleepers.
Visit the VIA Rail to see where the train can take you!
Quick Look At Requirements and Guidelines For Crossing The US/Canadian Border & Links
You need a passport or other ID to cross the border.
You must be prepared and honest when dealing with border officers to ensure things go smoothly.
Be aware of what you can bring into the country you are going to, including money and agricultural goods.
Sites like Customs and Border Protections can help you travel into the USA and Canada Border Services Agency for crossing into Canada.
Safe Travels and happy planning,
Kev
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