We Took Amtrak to Canada | Seattle to Vancouver Business Class 🚆🇨🇦
Welcome back to The Roaming Twins! Eric, Beth, and Devin are wrapping up their incredible time in Washington State and heading north across the border into Canada! In this highly requested travel vlog, we are ditching the rental car and avoiding the long lines at the airport to try out one of the most famous and scenic railway routes in North America: the Amtrak Cascades! We booked Business Class tickets for our journey from Seattle, Washington, all the way up to Vancouver, British Columbia, and we are taking you along for the entire breathtaking ride. If you are trying to figure out the best way to travel between these two amazing Pacific Northwest cities, this comprehensive train review will show you exactly why we absolutely loved this experience and why we think traveling by train is the ultimate travel hack! Our morning starts bright and early in downtown Seattle at the beautiful, historic King Street Station. We give you a quick tour of the station's stunning, restored architecture before you take advantage of one of the best perks of upgrading your ticket: priority boarding! By booking Amtrak Business Class, we were able to skip the massive general boarding line and board first, which made the whole process incredibly smooth and stress-free. Once onboard, we give you a full tour of the Business Class train car. The seats are arranged in a comfortable 1-by-2 configuration, meaning if you are traveling solo, you can get a private seat with no neighbor, and if you are traveling with family like us, you have plenty of room to spread out. The legroom is absolutely massive—way better than anything you will find on a standard airplane—and the seats have a fantastic recline, adjustable footrests, and large tray tables perfect for getting some work done or playing games. Plus, your Business Class ticket includes a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and a coupon for the Café Car! But the real reason to take the Amtrak Cascades from Seattle to Vancouver isn't just the legroom; it's the unbelievable scenery. As soon as the train rolls out of the city limits, you are treated to views that you simply cannot get from the I-5 highway. The tracks hug the coastline for huge stretches of the journey, taking you right along the edge of Puget Sound. We spent hours just staring out the massive panoramic windows as we rolled past secluded rocky beaches, lush pine forests, and picturesque little marina towns. The highlight of the route is definitely the stretch near Bellingham and Chuckanut Drive, where the train glides right along the water's edge, offering sweeping, unobstructed views of the San Juan Islands. As we approach the Canadian border, we break down exactly how the customs and immigration process works for rail travel. Spoiler alert: it is incredibly easy and much more pleasant than dealing with airport security! Finally, we pull into Pacific Central Station in the heart of Vancouver, BC, feeling refreshed and ready to explore our next city. At the end of the vlog, we give our final, honest review of the Amtrak Cascades Business Class experience. For the price, the comfort, and the unbeatable ocean views, we overwhelmingly agree that this is our favorite way to travel between Seattle and Vancouver. It is a fantastic, stress-free option for families, solo travelers, and anyone looking to add a little extra magic to their vacation. Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhE6tXlLfCjOAxKMIhA57g/join Check out this link for our merchandise: https://hfamshop.com/ Thanks for watching! Peace and Love! Chapters: 0:00 - Leaving Seattle on the Amtrak Cascades 1:40 - King Street Station & Commuter Trains 3:10 - Checking out the Amtrak Café Car & Snacks 3:55 - The Dave Manera's Pole Yard (IKEA Wood Chips!) 6:25 - Stopping in Mount Vernon, Washington 10:10 - Passport check-in in Bellingham 11:05 - Passing Through White Rock, British Columbia 15:25 - Arriving at Pacific Central Station in Vancouver 16:15 - Customs, Baggage Claim & Getting to the Hotel 16:40 - Amtrak Business Class Review & Final Thoughts 18:15 - Ticket Pricing & Why We Chose the Train Over Flying 18:40 - Hotel Wrap-Up & Preview of our Alaska Cruise! Website: https://www.hfvlog.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/KeithHil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehildebrandfamilyvlog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehildebrandfamilyvlog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehildebrandfamilyvlog/ Our 2nd Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwI-vsmOe3Bv3hxpnRidwsw Epidemic Sound (ad): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/aj3p6m/ *This video is solely the property of The Hildebrand Family Vlogs and the channel owner. Any editing, changing, or altering of the video for external/personal/commercial use is strictly prohibited. **All audio is obtained from Epidemic Sound or Storyblocks through a valid account/Youtube license. #theroamingtwins, #amtrak, #trainvlog