Amtrak stations in Washington
Seattle King Street Station is the northwest hub, with Cascades service running north to Canada and the Empire Builder heading east over Stevens Pass.
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Seattle King Street Station
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Rail travel in Washington
Seattle King Street Station is the northwest hub, with Cascades service running north to Canada and the Empire Builder heading east over Stevens Pass.
Principal stations
Routes serving Washington
Full route guides for Washington
| Route | Endpoints | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Builder | Chicago, IL → Seattle, WA / Portland, OR | 46h |
| Coast Starlight | Seattle, WA → Los Angeles, CA | 35h |
| Amtrak Cascades | Vancouver, BC → Eugene, OR | 10h 30m |
Planning rail travel in Washington
Fares in and out of Washington generally move in tiers that only step upward, and sleeping-car space on long-distance services through the state tends to sell out well ahead of coach. Step-free access varies considerably between staffed stations and unstaffed halts, so it is worth confirming before you travel.
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Station counts, hub designations and route lists reflect our understanding at the time of publication. Carriers add, suspend and reroute services regularly. Confirm current details with your agent before travelling.
