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Dunsmuir - Vancouver Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Dunsmuir and Vancouver. The average train journey from Dunsmuir to Vancouver takes 12 hours and 59 minutes, but some Amtrak Coast Starlight train trips are as short as 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance307 mi (494 km)
Fastest train11h 15m
Lowest price$55.00
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

What is the price of a train ticket from Dunsmuir to Vancouver?

The average price for a train ticket from Dunsmuir to Vancouver is $57.50, By booking your trip at least 14 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay $62.50 more.

Monthly avg. prices

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You can find the lowest prices on this route during November. This time of year offers the best deals on train tickets from Dunsmuir to Vancouver, with the average price at just $70. Train tickets on this route are most expensive in January, when the average price goes up to $125. You can still score cheap deals below this average price, though, especially if you plan ahead and book your ticket in advance.

Which train should you take from Dunsmuir to Vancouver?

2 train services operate from Dunsmuir to Vancouver. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak114h 43m$82.63
Amtrak Coast Starlight111h 15m$77.88
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Dunsmuir to Vancouver every day, as well as 1 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $52.

  • The Amtrak Coast Starlight is a service provided by Amtrak that connects Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles on the US Pacific coast. The full journey winds through the Cascade Mountains, perfectly clipped vineyards, and dense coastal forest, allowing passengers to get a glimpse of the US west coast while enjoying air-conditioned cars, power outlets, complimentary onboard WiFi, and snacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Dunsmuir and Vancouver is approximately 307 miles, or 494 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Dunsmuir to Vancouver. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Dunsmuir at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Dunsmuir twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Vancouver faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Vancouver to Dunsmuir.

City Information

Vancouver

Vancouver, WA, US - VAN-0

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Vancouver sits on the northern banks of the Columbia River in Washington and is the state's fourth most populated city. The surrounding Cascade Mountains offer incredible Pacific Northwest adventures. Mount Saint Helens and Mount Hood, two snow-topped volcanoes, are within short drives of Vancouver for easy access to hikes and ski runs. Beacon Rock State Park includes a trail to the summit of a monolithic rock formation. Plus, the Columbia River Gorge is easily one of the best destinations in Washington for breathtaking scenery.

Vancouver is located just across the Columbia from Portland, and Interstates 5 and 205 have north to south bridges connecting Portland to Vancouver. Within the city, you will find Vancouver's mass transit system, C-Tran, to get around with ease.

Several Amtrak services operate from Vancouver, including the Coast Starlight, Empire Builder, and Cascades routes. If you're arriving by air, the nearest airport is Portland International Airport, just a few minutes' drive from downtown Vancouver.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Dunsmuir?

Main departure station: Amtrak Station - 5750 Sacramento Ave

There is one train station in Dunsmuir.

All train stations in Dunsmuir:

  • Amtrak Station - 5750 Sacramento Ave

Where is the train station in Vancouver?

Main arrival station: 1301 W 11th St

Vancouver has one train station.

All train stations in Vancouver:

  • 1301 W 11th St

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