As Washington’s winter drags on, the weather remains wildly unpredictable. And for many of us that aren’t big fans of driving great distances through the snow and ice, that can lead to some serious cabin fever.
Fortunately, if you’re lucky enough to live anywhere near an Amtrak station, you can cure that cabin fever with a beautiful train ride. Whether you depart at the destination and enjoy a vacation or simply stick around and enjoy the ride, the scenery is unbeatable—and there’s no fear of getting stuck in the snow. The Amtrak Cascades, which runs from the Canadian border south to Eugene, Oregon, covers some incredible territory.
The Amtrak Cascades is one of Amtrak’s most popular routes, and for good reason.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook The scenic views are incredible, and it’s simply impossible to see them this way from a car.
Enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountains of the Cascade Range as you coast along.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook You’ll discover parts of this state you never knew existed. This is the perfect way to fall in love with Washington all over again.
Winter is actually one of the best times to travel by train, and not just because you’ll avoid having to deal with the possibility of less than ideal driving conditions.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook You can get some great deals on your cabin fare in the off-season, especially if you travel during the week at off-peak times.
Some of the highlights of the Amtrak Cascades route include Mr. Rainier and all its glaciers, waterfalls, and meadows, Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, and the underrated beauty of the Olympia area.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook The most popular ride is from Seattle to Portland. But if you board further north, you’ll also catch views of scenic Mt. Baker.
Best of all, you’ll be taking it all in from clean, comfortable seats (and the dining car, which sells adult beverages).
Atomic Taco / Flickr This is Coach Class!
The Amtrak Cascades operates daily, all year long.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook Don’t miss out on this breathtaking ride.
Ready to ride? Get your Amtrak Cascades tickets here.
Amtrak Cascades / Facebook
The scenic views are incredible, and it’s simply impossible to see them this way from a car.
You’ll discover parts of this state you never knew existed. This is the perfect way to fall in love with Washington all over again.
You can get some great deals on your cabin fare in the off-season, especially if you travel during the week at off-peak times.
The most popular ride is from Seattle to Portland. But if you board further north, you’ll also catch views of scenic Mt. Baker.
Atomic Taco / Flickr
This is Coach Class!
Don’t miss out on this breathtaking ride.
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