It's easy to purchase your Amtrak Cascades ticket.  Chose one of four options:

• Online
  Use Amtrak's online booking system for easy fast fares and reservations.
• By Phone
  Call 1-800-USA-RAIL to speak with an Amtrak ticket agent.
• At the Station
  Purchase tickets at Vancouver, BC; Bellingham; Everett; Edmonds; Seattle; Tacoma; Vancouver, WA; Portland; Salem; Albany; and Eugene .
• Travel Agent
  Purchase tickets from authorized travel agents.

• Purchase tickets and make seat reservations early for the lowest prices.
• Upgrade to Business Class during peak travel times. Trains are often full on Friday and Sunday evenings, during the summer and holidays.
• Remember to mention special needs, including wheelchair access, Business Class upgrade, food restrictions, or checked baggage or bicycle.

• Seats aboard Amtrak Cascades are available by reservation only to ensure everyone has a seat on the train.
• Assigned seating is available on your day of travel.
  • At most stations you will receive your seat assignment once you board the train.
  • On peak travel days, seats are assigned at some stations - Seattle, Portland and Vancouver, B.C. - during the hour before departure. This helps us better seat groups of travelers together and provide appropriate seating for groups boarding at later stops.