Accessibility
access for everyone
Everyone can travel on Amtrak Cascades. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and comfortable service to all of our passengers. We are pleased to provide additional services to passengers with disabilities. Each Amtrak Cascades train has space for at least four mobility-impaired passengers. Braille signage is available throughout the train and audio and open captioning for travel information is provided on all overhead monitors. Amtrak Cascades is one of the most accessible passenger trains in the world with features accommodations for four mobility-impaired passengers on each train.
making a reservation
Reservations are required for Amtrak Cascades. To obtain special accommodations, we recommend that you make reservations and purchase tickets by:
- Telephone:
1-800-USA-RAIL (24 hours a day/7 days a week) or TDD/TTY at 1-800-523-6590 (Eastern time, 5 a.m. to 1 a.m./7 days a week). - At Staffed Amtrak Stations:
Reservations and tickets are available at staffed Amtrak Cascades stations: Vancouver, B.C.; Bellingham; Everett; Edmonds; Seattle; Tacoma; Centralia; Vancouver, WA; Portland; Salem; Albany; and Eugene.
Note: At this time, Amtrak's online system does not allow customers to make reservations that require special instructions or accommodations.
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Train Status
PASSENGER SERVICE NOTICE
Track work being performed by Union Pacific Railroad will affect Amtrak Cascades and the northbound Coast Starlight on select dates starting Jan. 3 through Feb. 8.
Read the Passenger Service Notice for more information.
Check arrival and departure status:
- 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245)
- Online at AMTRAK.COM
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pacific central station
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station Street
Vancouver, Canada V6A 4C7
Expand your urban experiences in Vancouver, B.C., by visiting the revitalized neighborhood of Yaletown, shopping on Robson Street, or enjoying Asian cuisine in Chinatown.
bellingham
Fairhaven Station
401 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Beautiful sunsets over Puget Sound illuminate the charms of Bellingham. Explore this small town with a big soul—historic neighborhoods, museums, and Western Washington University.
mount vernon
Skagit Station
105 East Kincaid
Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Nestled between the San Juan Islands and North Cascades, Mount Vernon is an adventurer's paradise.
stanwood
Stanwood Station
27111 Florence Way
Stanwood, WA 98292
Stanwood is the northern-most city of Snohomish County and the gateway to beautiful Camano Island. There you will find Camano Island State Park featuring boating, camping, picnic facilities and endless beachcombing.
everett
Everett Station
3201 Smith Avenue
Everett, WA 98201
Visit Everett with its sparkling green outdoors and enticing downtown area brimming with culture, antiques, and a farmers market. Everett Station serves as both a transportation hub and a civic and educational center.
edmonds
Edmonds Station
211 Railroad Avenue
Edmonds, WA 98020
Stop in Edmonds for antiques, delightful cafes, or a little scuba diving. Voted Western Washington's 'friendliest city,' you're sure to leave with a smile on your face.
seattle
King Street Station
303 S. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
Visit Seattle, the 'Emerald City' and walk along the sparkling waterfront or tour the gems of yesterday in historic Pioneer Square.
tukwila
Tukwila Station
7301 Longacres Way.
Tukwila, WA 98188
No exaggeration: this is one of the best shopping locations a traveler can experience. With over 5 million sq. ft. of shopping, you're sure to find the perfect gift or the perfect fit.
tacoma
Tacoma Station
1001 Puyallup Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98421
There is a lot going on in the 'City of Destiny'. Discover an amazing combination of cultural attractions, historic sites, outdoor activities and stunning natural beauty.
olympia/Lacey
Centennial Station
6600 Yelm Highway SE
Olympia, WA 98513
Learn about state government at Washington's capitol. Visit the majestic capitol dome building and listen to a bill being debated on the legislative floor.
centralia
Centralia Station
210 Railroad Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
Take a step back in time to the city of murals, historic buildings, and antiques. Before you stroll through the quaint downtown, take a moment to tour the historic train station, built in 1912.
kelso/longview
Kelso/Longview Station
501 S. First Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
Relive the eruption of Mount St. Helens over 20 years ago at the visitors' center located in Kelso. If volcanoes aren't your thing, visit the Farmer's Market in Longview for plenty of fresh vegetables and local crafts.
vancouver, wa
Vancouver, WA Station
1301 West 11th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
Step back in time in Vancouver, WA and visit historic Fort Vancouver, the Lewis and Clark trail, or Pearson Air Museum, the oldest active airfield in the West.
portland
Union Station
800 NW 6th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
The City of Roses is in bloom every season of the year. Gentle breezes off the Willamette River and snow-peaked Mount Hood make this friendly city a delightful outdoor and urban experience.
oregon city
Oregon City Station
1757 Washington Street
Oregon City, OR 97045
Oregon City is located about 15 miles southeast of Portland, Oregon, and is the oldest incorporated city west of the Rockies. The city is rich in historical homes, buildings, and museums dedicated to celebrating the pioneer spirit.
salem
Salem Station
500 13th Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
Adventure is high in Salem — soar over Willamette Valley in a glider or stay close to the ground on horseback. If you're in the mood for something more tame, tour a nearby winery or watch government work at the state capitol.
albany
Albany Station
110 10th Ave SW
Albany, OR 97321
Located in the fertile Willamette Valley, Albany lies between the Pacific Coast and Cascade Mountains. Historic Albany Station, built in 1908, was recently renovated and is now a central transfer point for trains, buses and cars.
eugene
Eugene Station
433 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97401
Catch a football game of the University of Oregon's Fighting Ducks or stroll through the Saturday Market, one of the oldest in the United States. Looking to avoid the crowds? Try biking along some of the city's 53 miles of trails.
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Pay for your ticket once you're on the train, if you boarded at an unstaffed station or were unable to pay beforehand because of a disability. The onboard purchase fee will be waived for passengers who had no way to purchase tickets in advance.
discounts
Amtrak Cascades offers a 15% fare discount to passengers with mobility challenges and to their adult companions (16 years or older). Please request the discount when making reservations. These discounts cannot be combined with other available discounts.
To establish eligibility for the rail fare discount, a disabled person must present one of the following documents to both the Amtrak ticket agent and the conductor:
- Identification card from a disability organization (e.g.,: Foundation for the Blind, International Brain Injury Association),
- Written documentation, notice, or identification issued by a local, state, or federal government attesting to the disability,
- Documentation from a medical institution stating that the passenger has a disability protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act,
- VIA Rail Canada certificate for 92-B (Request for Discount for Blind Person or Guide),
- Persons with Disabilities placard issued by a state department (Department of Licensing or Department of Motor Vehicles).
Note: If the documentation does not contain a photograph, photo identification may be requested.