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Amtrak Cascades > Destinations
> Route Map > Vancouver,
B.C.
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Expand your urban experiences in Vancouver, B.C., by
visiting the revitalized neighborhood of Yale Town, shopping on Robson Street,
or enjoying Asian cuisine in Chinatown.
Learn more about what's required to cross the international
border.
1. At the Station
Pacific Central Station is a transportation
hub for buses and rail and a short hop to Vancouver’s SkyTrain.
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1150 Station Street
Vancouver, Canada V6A 4C7
1-888-842-7245 or 1-800-USA-RAIL
Get a map of the area from MapQuest!
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Ticket Agent Available, Ticketing Hours:
M, W, TH, SA 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
TU, F, SU, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Checked baggage available during station hours
- Parking: Paid short-term and overnight parking available
- Money exchange office at the station
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2. Getting Around
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- Black Top Cab
604-731-1111
- Vancouver Taxi Company
604-255-5111
- Yellow Cabs
604-876-5555 or 604-681-1111
- MacLure's Cabs
604-731-9211
- TransLink
(Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority)
604-953-3333
- Hertz Rental Cars
1150 Station Street
604-606-4759
- Greyhound Canada
1.800.661.TRIP
- Pacific Coach Lines
(service to Victoria, BC)
1.800.661.1725
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3. Local Happenings
- Explore the Cultural Cascades! Amtrak Cascades links the cities of
Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle; Tacoma; Portland; and Eugene, forming
the Cultural
Cascades
region that provides a gateway to endless exploration. Information about the most up-to-date events is available online.
- Enjoy historic Gastown
and vibrant Chinatown within walking distance (or a short taxi ride) from the
train station.
- Step out of the train
station and look across the street to find the building that looks like a giant
white ball. It's Science World—with hands-on science demonstrations that
aren't just for kids (604-443-7443).
- Take
SkyTrain, Vancouver's elevated rapid transit system, just two
stops to the downtown business district. There you'll find shopping at the
Granville Mall and fine art at the
Vancouver Art Gallery. Waterfront station, at the end of the
SkyTrain line, serves as the connection point to the Seabus and cruise ship
terminals.
- Enjoy Stanley Park’s horse-drawn tours, swimming, cricket, bicycling,
lawn bowling, and more. The park is also home to the
Vancouver Aquarium. To get there, take SkyTrain to
Burrard Station, walk one block north to Pender and Thurlow, and catch the #19
bus to Stanley Park (approximately 20 minutes).
- Look for adventure farther afield by catching a motorcoach at Pacific Central Station to skiing at
Whistler or bungee jumping at Nanaimo. Contact Explore BC! 604-689-1805 for
tour packages and information.
- Enjoy a full weekend getaway by taking the Vancouver-Seattle-Victoria
triangle tour. Travel between Seattle and Victoria aboard the Victoria Clipper;
between Victoria and Vancouver on the BC Ferry; and between Vancouver and Seattle
aboard Amtrak Cascades. Call 1-800-888-2535 for package information.
- Purchase a
Smartvisit Card and get free admission at over 40 attractions
throughout Vancouver, Victoria, and the surrounding regions for a single
all-inclusive price. Cardholders can start to save by visiting as few as two
attractions per day.
- Follow the countdown to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
4. Looking For More Information?
Tourism Vancouver
604-683-2000
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