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.
Pay less than $15 for a one way trip from Seattle to Tacoma, and less than $10 if you book tickets on the Sound Commuter Light Rail. Consider buying a monthly pass if you plan on taking this trip frequently.
The trip usually takes 45 minutes to one hour. During rush hour, the drive down I-5 often takes over an hour. You are saving time and money!
You cn check up to three bags on Amtrak, though each cannot exceed 50 lbs. You can also carry on two bags, but keep in mind that the size of carry-ons is restricted.
Stop at a coffee shop on your way to the train station. There's one to be found on almost every street corner in Seattle, from corporate chains to privately run operations.
Appreciate the artwork at Seattle's King Street Station, including signs that simulate movement and wind-activated sculptures.
Appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest during your trip. Look out your train window to catch a glimpse of the mountains, the trademark evergreen trees, the lakes and the wildlife.
