Amtrak Cascades

08/28/2026

The Oregon Ducks open at Autzen Stadium on September 5 against Boise State and the Washington Huskies host the Apple Cup against Washington State at Husky Stadium on September 6. Amtrak Cascades runs right into both Eugene and Seattle, so you can skip the highway traffic and start your gameday from the station.

Whatever your colors are, the train's ready to take you to kickoff weekend!

Book your gameday travel today at https://amtrakoregon.com

08/24/2026

I-5 through the Rose Quarter in Portland is aging and needs repairs. Starting September 11, 2026, all lanes of I-5 southbound will be closed through the Rose Quarter between I-405 and I-84 around the clock for up to 5 weeks. One lane will remain open from I-405 to the Broadway exit at the Moda Center. We encourage all commuters to exercise extra caution as there will be increased traffic on local streets in the area around the closure.

We know this is going to be tough for travelers and businesses alike. The more people modify their travel plans, the better the system will function for everyone, including emergency responders and freight trucks. We’re urging travelers to plan ahead, leave early and adjust travel times. Instead of driving, consider taking Amtrak Cascades to avoid traffic during the road closures.

Plan ahead and book your travel at https://amtrakoregon.com

08/21/2026

We’re back on track! Service between Portland Union Station and Vancouver, Washington, has fully resumed. Thank you to our customers for your patience and to our crews and partners for working hard to safely get service moving again.

From all of us at Amtrak Cascades – thank you.

08/18/2026

We are happy to report the tracks north of Portland are opening! On August 19, all Amtrak Cascades trains resume normal service, except Train 500 which will resume on Thursday, August 20. Anyone who has a ticket for Train 500 tomorrow will be accommodated on Train 502.

Let your summer travel plans resume. We’ll drive!

08/13/2026

UPDATE: Seattle to Portland schedule disruptions will continue through at least August 16:

505 and 517: Train SEA-VAN & bus to PDX

506 and 518: bus PDX-VAN & Train VAN-SEA

502, 503, 504, 507, 508, 509: buses SEA&PDX

500 & 511: cancelled - no buses available

All trains between Eugene and Portland and between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C. are running on regular schedules and are not affected by the disruption.

We apologize for any inconvenience due to the warehouse fire. 💚🤎🤍

08/07/2026

For those wanting more details on the disruption of Amtrak Cascades train service between Seattle and Portland, visit our webpage at:

Service disruption between Seattle and Portland A warehouse fire near the Portland station is restricting train traffic north of the station until further notice. Several trains have substitute bus service between Portland and Seattle, and some trains are still operating, but only as far as Vancouve...

08/05/2026

For people asking how close the steel water tower and fire-damaged building is to the tracks, this photo, taken prior to the fire, shows how close. This is why the tracks are closed north of the Portland station. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. Please read the alt text on the image for more details.

08/05/2026

Travel. Eat. Drink. 💚

Discover the best Pacific Northwest travel drinks aboard Alaska Airlines, Amtrak Cascades, Washington State Ferries and the Victoria Clipper.

08/04/2026

Service between Seattle and PDX has been suspended due to the fire at Centennial Mills facility near the north end of Union Station’s tracks. Buses have been sourced for most other trains between Seattle and Portland. Amtrak continues to source buses for the next few days.

The Coast Starlight will detour through UP’s Albana Yard and connect back to the BNSF mainline near the Columbia River.

The tracks will remain closed indefinitely between Portland Union Station and Vancouver, WA. This situation is being closely monitored by BNSF, UP, and Amtrak. This could impact operations for the next few weeks.

Trains between Portland and Eugene are not impacted.

Although we cannot assist you via social media, we encourage you to contact 1800-USA-RAIL for updates and questions regarding your travel.

08/03/2026

The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail runs roughly 75 miles between Troutdale and The Dalles, following the path of the original 1922 highway. Long stretches are car-free, passing landmarks like Multnomah Falls and the restored Twin Tunnels near Mosier, with easier segments suited for families and more demanding climbs for riders looking for a challenge.

From Portland's Union Station, there are a couple of ways you can get to Troutdale. You can walk over to the TriMet stop at NW Everett & 5th and catch the 77 bus toward Troutdale. You could also hop on the Max Green line at NW 6th & Hoyt to Clackamas Town Center and catch the 77 bus there. Both take you directly to downtown Troutdale in about an hour.

It's only $5 to reserve a spot on the train for your bike and you can learn more about our bicycle policy at https://amtrakoregon.com/guide/bicycles

Historic Columbia Highway State Trail map:
https://vistahouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/HCRH_BikeMaps.pdf