My friend and I took the amtrak cascades train from everett to vancouver bc in december to come…read moreback home after a quick vacation. This would be my first time taking the Amtrak train. Actually, this would be my first time ever riding on any type of train besides the subway/skytrain. My friend took care of the booking for the both of us. We got 2 coach class seats in the morning. The Amtrak staff at Everett station were pretty nice and informative when i asked them general questions about my travels. I showed them my passport, gave them my ticket, and we got a declaration form to fill out. There were no queue times to check in because there were only a few passengers at the station (less than 10) The train came right on time as scheduled. The conductor helped bring our suitcase up the stairs of the train and helped us find our seats. All the passengers embarking on the train took less than 4-5 minutes. The train was fully booked and all the windows seats were already taken so my friend and I sat on different seats closest to the middle aisle. The coach seats had ample leg room to put your bag and do things like eating and using your laptop. I didn't feel cramped at all! Looking outside as the train was moving along the coastline near the border was a treat. walking in the train was tricky because the whole train coach kept bouncing a bit each as it traveled. Washrooms were clean and had ample room for usage. There were 2 unisex bathrooms with a bright light on the wall to indicate it's being used which it can be seen from far away. The train was 20-25 minutes behind schedule because of freight trains and marine traffic having the right of way, stopping our train from going further. The train conductor was apologetic and kept the passengers updated. On the other hand, at the end of the journey, Canadian customs was really fast and took maybe 3-5 minutes to go through. The Canadian customs procedures were really streamlined and quick. There were basically no wait times for going through customs. The disembarking was done train car by train car. It was done starting by business class, then coach class. Luckily I was in the first coach car near the front. Overall, the train ride was very smooth in terms of the entire Journey from start to finish! I recommend Amtrak train for the nice coastal views and making it a very smooth experience in terms of travelling across the US-Canadian border. There may be some delays though if you're not lucky. 4 stars.

The ticket taker in Vancouver, BC was very helpful and carried my 48 pound suitcase onto the train…read morefor me. And the desk clerk at the Bellingham Amtrak went above and beyond.

This is just another Sky Train Station along the Expo line. Convenient for sure. It is quite busy…read moreevery day. This is considered three zone if you are traveling to or from Vancouver. On a one zone pass its an extra $2.75. Unless you travel on weekend or after 6:30 on weekdays.

Great location for Skytrain since parking is only metres from the station. It's well lit and much…read moresafer than many other stst

Part of the Vancouver SkyTrain network, New Westminster Station is on the Expo line between 22nd…read moreStreet (towards Waterfront) and Columbia (towards King George or Production Way-University). It is in Fare Zone 2 and has side platforms, so doors open on the right. The station was completed in 1985 and received an extensive remodel/rebuild in 2012 when it opened as part of the Shops at New West center. Shops at New West has restaurants, supermarket, a cinema and lots of retail spending opportunities. There is a bus stop here with connections on a dozen or so lines. Escalators and elevators are here as the station is fully handicapped accessible. It is above ground and somewhat protected from the elements. But this is Canada, so if it's cold outside then it's cold on the platform. [Review 20887 overall - 63 in British Columbia - 1871 of 2023.]

Nice strip mall set up directly surrounding a SkyTrain station. Really rare to see in this city,…read morebut they did a good job. Parking is available in the lot below the building. The place consists mostly of small businesses, with easy SkyTrain platform access. There's a bit of everything in there, such as banks and fast food. There's even a supermarket (Safeway) attached. My favourite part is the caged (suicide-proof) bridge that crosses over the tracks. Great for watching the trains go by while reflecting on life.

Minus 5 stars…read more Restrooms have NO water. No soap. No paper towels. No mirror. If you want, wash up at the Communal Sink between the restrooms. In full public view Btw, Very few people do. Gross. Gross Gross. GROSS.

I was in town for a game, and thankfully Everett's station was nearby with Amtrak operating out of…read moreit. The station is currently very closed off due to COVID safety protocols. For those particularly interested: -Hand sanitizer station is at the entrance -Masks are enforced while inside and on the train platform (Customer service provides masks to anyone who doesn't have one, even those just using the restroom) -Currently vaccination status is not checked -Social distancing is encouraged inside -Only one door is open (front of the building) -Plastic barriers throughout the lobby to manage foot traffic. Expect to have to walk in a loop to go to the restroom Restrooms are available to the public as well, and are in moderately decent condition. No paper towels, and the hand dryers are very weak/take awhile. If you're arriving or departing on a Greyhound or Amtrak bus, there's a separate area which is to the far right of the building. Taking the bus from Seattle to Spokane? If you're stopping at Everett and your driver gives you 10mins to step out and use the restroom, be mindful that you may not make that 10min window given the distance to/from and if the restrooms are crowded.

Our trip from Bellingham to Juneau couldn't have been better. Great way to see the inside passage…read more The two of us stayed in a berth. If you are uncomfortable climbing up and down a bunk bed ladder in the middle of the night for a potty be sure to reserve a room with two bunk beds. Very comfortable beds. Very clean with clean bathroom and shower. The observation lounge was a great place to spend time during our 2 1/2 day trip. The food was amazing. Staff both in the dining room and snack bar were very friendly. There was a very nice cocktail bar. The movie theater showed informational films occasionally and we enjoyed those. Very comfortable ride.

Campers on the decks usurp all the lounge and sitting chairs despite signs prohibiting it. And…read moreother passengers are threatened when one tries to use a chair that is vacant. The purser made lame excuses when asked about it. So, if you are not camping on deck, you are forced to sit on hard PFD boxes if you want to sit outside, or bring your sling chair, you second class citizen.

Terminus station for the Canada Line in the heart of Richmond, across from Richmond Centre…read more As there is only a single track feeding this station, there is only 1 platform. Basically show up and take the train out of Richmond. There is some neat mirror artwork on the platform level. Something to look at while using the escalators. Speaking of escalators, my one complaint is that the escalator only goes up. Anyone heading down has to take the stairs. With that said, I'm sure there's an elevator somewhere.

Located across the street from the Richmond Centre, it is the last station for the Skytrain going…read moreto Richmond. The place is okay and clean, but can be busy with passengers getting off and on.