- Arrive early—it’s a good idea to arrive 30 minutes before your train is due to depart especially if you are checking baggage.
- Please arrive one hour early if you will be crossing the United States/Canadian border.
- Check in at the ticket counter to arrange for pre-boarding if you need assistance with wheelchair access, Business seating upgrades, checked baggage, or bicycles.
Pre-trip Checklist
If you’ve never traveled on Amtrak Cascades, or it’s been a while since you have, take note of the following information before you leave for the station:
Travel Documents Be sure you have all travel-related documents together before you leave for the train station. Be sure to bring your tickets and identification.
Heading to Canada? Avoid delays by checking the latest travel information before heading to Canada.
Health and Medical Precautions If you or someone in your party takes medication, or has special health or medical needs, please contact Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL for more information.
Baggage Carry-on baggage is limited to two pieces per passenger (with few exceptions). Checked baggage service is available only at certain train stations. Be sure you understand our checked baggage guidelines before leaving for the station.
Seating On most Amtrak Cascades trains, seating is on a first-come, first served basis. Once onboard, the conductor may assign seats. Learn more about our seating accommodations.
Make Your Trip More Enjoyable Don’t forget to bring along those personal items that will help you get the most out of your trip. Our seasoned riders recommend the following:
- Laptop, smartphone, or other Wi-Fi enabled device
- Travel games, board games
- Cell phone
- Camera, video camera
- Binoculars
- A pillow and blanket
- Comfortable footwear
- Crayons and coloring books
- Crossword puzzles
- Book or magazine
- A travel journal or notebook
- Maps (to follow along during your journey)
- Sunglasses
- Hand towelettes
Load the WSDOT App
- Get local traffic information in Washington and check Amtrak Cascades train status. You can also use the WSDOT app to buy tickets!