VANCOUVER, WA – Amtrak saw significant usage across Washington State in fiscal year 2023, with over 1.1 million passengers using its services.
According to Amtrak, the state is served by two long-distance routes—Coast Starlight and Empire Builder—and state-supported Amtrak Cascades trains, which operate several round trips between cities like Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver, B.C.
According to Amtrak, Seattle’s King Street Station led the state with an impressive 689,710 riders, followed by Vancouver with 87,144 riders and Tacoma at 75,652 riders.
However, not all stations saw such high ridership. Wishram Station, a small stop near the Columbia River Gorge, had the fewest passengers with just 1,072 riders, according to Amtrak.
Amtrak ridership in WashingtonPhoto byAmtrak
Amtrak continues to play a crucial role in connecting cities across Washington, offering a reliable travel option for both short and long-distance routes.
With its comprehensive service network, the state’s Amtrak stations remain vital hubs for travelers. For more information about Washington’s Amtrak stations and their services, visit the Great American Stations website.