Call Amtrak at 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit Amtrak's web site in the "Resources" section below. On the web site, you can book your train reservations via Amtrak's Fare Finder. You can also navigate the site if you have a PDA, Blackberry or other handheld device.
If you ordered your tickets online or by phone, pick them up at a ticket agent or at one of the Quik-Trak kiosks that can be found at many Amtrak locations (you'll need to enter your reservation number). If you've booked your trip far in advance, you can also request that your tickets be mailed to you.
Remember that though this trip is short, it is international. When you book your tickets, you will be required to give your passport number, as well as another form of identification such as a driver's license. If you do not have a passport, you must have your birth certificate with you if you want to return to the U.S.
Budget between $35 and $50 for a one-way adult ticket to Vancouver. Business class tickets are $15 to $20 more, but offer more legroom and better service.
Make sure that you book your train travel to Vancouver, British Columbia and not Vancouver, Washington. Shorthand for the British Columbia train station is 'VAC.'
Ask about discounts for children, seniors, students, and military personnel. List the number of your AAA card, AARP card, or Student Advantage card when you book online or call to reserve your travel. You may be asked to present these cards at the train station.
