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"Portland to seattle for the weekend is always a great trip!"(6 Tips)
"lounge for business class passengers on the Amtrak Cascades route!"(6 Tips)
"train ride from Portland and Seattle"(3 Tips)
"Stand in line twice to get actual seat assignment."(5 Tips)

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Timothy McSwainJune 6, 2017
Even if you aren't catching a train or arriving off of one, this is a cool place to check out if you're in the area. The building and the grounds around it are really quite beautiful.
Jacob FordAugust 6, 2018
At the counter in the newsstand neat Gate 5 is a fantastic selection of enamel pins. $7 each. Not bad quality.
Rio Ty TokyoAugust 8, 2012
Go online or call ahead 2c if your train has an observatory car when booking your first train! Love this about train rides!
Melissa GoodnightJanuary 24, 2015
Station is pretty easy to navigate, which is nice. Signage is easy to see and posted frequently, so I knew exactly where to go.
J BJanuary 28, 2018
It’s hidden, but they have a lounge for business class passengers on the Amtrak Cascades route!
Jenni JelsingDecember 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Always take the #14 (Coast Starlight). 2 stories, dining, arcade, observation car, secret passageways...
Justin AlmFebruary 12, 2014
Even if you have an eTicket, you should check in at the desk to the left when you walk into the station.
Bob CareyMarch 6, 2015
Very cool rail station. It is pretty much left in original design. Very quaint rail station that is a throwback to years ago.
Lu B.October 10, 2018
The PDX Train Station! <- It’s a beautiful building.. even if you aren’t traveling, go see it.. feels like you went back in time.. or somewhere in Europe..
Bob CareyMarch 6, 2015
Great service by Amtrak staff from baggage checkin, lounge attendant to the station manager
Carmen MyersOctober 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
They often show train movies like Polar Express. Very sweet. Bring a picnic and a split of champagne and enjoy or head to the dining car and socialize
Matthew CallisOctober 17, 2019
Been here 5+ times
It is worth the business class upgrade if you are not counting pennies, the experience is much nicer.
Jon KFebruary 9, 2022
Been here 25+ times
Really convenient location and friendly staff. The restrooms are behind the gift shop coffee stand.
Jon KFebruary 9, 2022
Been here 25+ times
Really convenient location and friendly staff. The restrooms are behind the gift shop coffee stand.
Avery PackAugust 28, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The train ride from Portland and Seattle (or Spokane) is always relaxing. Grab a Polish sausage at the concession stand, well worth the $3.75. Yum!!
Asher Suloway-BakerOctober 1, 2016
The main terminal can be pretty crowded, worth the upgrade to business to get access to the lounge. Nothing special but makes the trip a lot nicer.
Alex PrecoskyApril 12, 2014
If you have a business class ticket, make sure to go to the sign "business class check-in" and not the counter by "to trains" where regular check in takes place
Brad StephensJanuary 7, 2012
I love training to Seattle it's like $60 round trip (same as gas from Portland), and I can nap the whole way :P
Aaron JohnsonFebruary 28, 2013
Envisioning a twenty four hour food cart pod and pavilion under the Broadway bridge. Would spiff up the area north of the station.
Nic WallerJune 30, 2016
The lineup forms around ~45 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Aim to arrive at T-50 and be first in line.
Anna SophiaSeptember 1, 2011
Make sure to take a second and look up at the ceiling, it's beautiful.
Chris TorgesonNovember 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The buses here are much cleaner than nicer than Greyhound's, and the service is superb!
Pechluck LaskeyFebruary 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
If going from Portland north towards Seattle the left/west side of train is more scenic
JAE1JLSeptember 1, 2011
the food grocery store in the station is great. great service and good sandwiches. i was impressed!
AnitaDecember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ask for biz class...sometimes you can catch them at a good deal!
Ted WheelockSeptember 28, 2011
The only place I can find to recharge a phone is beneath the neon restroom sign.
Tyler PhillipiSeptember 12, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Don't stand in the long line for seating assignments, if you are last to board you get better seats! Set down, relax and wait :-)
M ThurmanAugust 7, 2014
Line up early for seat assignments & be nice to your conductor - it pays!
Ell BradshawJanuary 17, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The food station has random meals before 5pm, but don't get the chicken teriyaki. I have my doubts that it's even actual chicken.
Brian NewmanMarch 30, 2013
Make sure to download the Amtrak app it will save you some time at the station.
Leslie HamboneFebruary 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Train is relaxing?!? Trip 1: bus subbed for train all the way to Whitefish. Trip 2: and then all way back. Trip 3: Train is running 15 hours late.
Robin HotzAugust 3, 2016
Get there early because you have to check in to this train station. It took me 30 to check in.
Lala LandNovember 9, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Ready for my short ride, I love the train, and the people here in Portland are so friendly...
Robert BilloniAugust 13, 2014
Be sure to have lunch at Wilfs while you are here.
Vadim P.March 9, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The bathroom has older toilets, so it doesn't flush up your butt when you reach for paper
Steven MJuly 15, 2012
Go by Train, it's fun and you get to meet great people. I met the Mayor twice!
Brandi WilliamsFebruary 5, 2012
Gorgeous original architecture. Trains are so much nicer than driving... unless your train is delayed two hours.
Max Blue 🚴🍔November 21, 2014
Go by train, they said. It will be fun!
Ken RodFebruary 2, 2019
Been here 100+ times
Check in at the ticket counter to get your seat assignment
Christian MooreFebruary 17, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Grand old train station. Take the train!
Liz ArgallJuly 29, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Often the food on the train is better than the food at the kiosk (my veggies had mould on them, whereas train diner soup was very acceptable)
Dirty BirdOctober 21, 2014
Not in that great of a part of town, but easy, cheap and pretty user-friendly way to get all up and down the coast.
Jim WolleckMarch 15, 2019
Been here 100+ times
Nice place to wait for MAX
Duane KingMay 6, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Take the easy way to Seattle...
Sara DuranSeptember 1, 2010
There is free wi-fi on the amtrak bus and power outlets under the seats. Super sweet :)
John CFebruary 14, 2010
The train is fun and relaxing. Also there is a power outlet at all seats for your electronics!
Tiki Bob's SeattleSeptember 25, 2010
Show up early for your train so u get a good seat assignment!
Mikalina KirkpatrickNovember 5, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Tillamook Wave bus to the coast and Breeze bus to Bend also pick up and drop off here. Pretty awesome.
Sunny HudsonAugust 16, 2011
The train ride south from here has some beautiful scenery.
Ann LinMarch 11, 2013
There's a post bucket outside the station, you can send a postcard here!

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