I traveled in coach on an Amtrak train from Vancouver to Seattle for $50. It was cheaper and less stressful than flying.0

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• August 27, 2026

Even as a frequent flyer, I still find the views from an airplane during takeoff and landing pretty surreal. But the view doesn’t change once in the air, save for sunsets, sunrises, and passing clouds. That’s not the case on a train. Instead, passengers can see every inch of the route as the train passes