{
  "id": 19129018,
  "title": "I took Amtrak from Seattle to Vancouver in coach for $22. Here's what it's like to cross the US-Canada border by train.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/i-took-amtrak-from-seattle-to-vancouver-in-coach-for-22-heres-what",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T09:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/amtrak-cascades-seattle-vancouver-coach-review-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I traveled from Seattle to Vancouver by train on Amtrak Cascades in October, spending $22 for a coach seat, significantly cheaper than flying or renting a car. The process of crossing the US-Canada border by rail was simple and affordable compared to other options. My journey began at Seattle's King Street Station, where I showed my passport and received a customs declaration card and an orange boarding pass. The train ride was a relaxing experience, with ample legroom, spacious restrooms, and a café car offering both Canadian and US currency. Upon arrival in Vancouver, I found the customs line to be manageable and the overall border crossing a breeze.",
  "summary": "A $22 Amtrak ticket from Seattle to Vancouver cost less than half as much as renting a car and a fraction of the cost of flying.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}