Seattle to Vancouver, Canada By Train: Dining on the Amtrak Cascades Bistro, Amazon Go and 85c Cafe

[@famousstar796]

I love your video's because they make me feel like I am enjoying the experience with you. Keep up the great life.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much famousstar796! Love being able to connect with this KZbin community! All the best!

[@california0550]

:0 the food looked soo good

[@syrax101]

Whenever I miss Seattle, I end up watching this vid lol I need to go back to Vancouver. I heard it beautiful now!

[@SgtRobert-qb8kt]

HELLO TIM LEE WOW GOING HOME VIA AMTRAK TO VANCOUVER CANADA THATS A GREAT DEAL OF TAVEL EXPERIENCE FOR U BUDDY GOOD LUCK TIM LEE GOD BLESS JUST ENJOY LIFE

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

We enjoyed this video! We’re hoping to do this journey this Summer. But goodness that was a LOT of food! Yum!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Rachel, it was certainly a nice relaxing trip. But yes, I overdid it with the food, but had a nice nap afterwards :-) hope you get a chance to try the train, not too expensive and quite enjoyable 🙂

[@AmeliaranneStiggins]

Tim Lee thank you Tim!

[@denisesancan9715]

As always, my Dear----you are such a Gentleman!! Having absolutely no computer skills--(-while you are so brilliant) D---I have to thank you for making food-and travel--so sublime!!! Bless you!!

[@stevee4636]

Good stuff, eating your way Coast to Coast, Boarder to Boarder, maybe one day we all can, again.. thanks for the memories.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Steve 😃 was really surprised how enjoyable traveling by train was... Really missing it and hope it will resume soon.

[@sdiego2011]

Has always been a pleasure watching your videos. Nice food and home sweet home.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again yingsing🙂.

[@audreybrown6440]

I'm a train person too. I grew up in a town that was alive with the D&H Railroad, once upon a time. I take trains whenever possible. Awesome vlog!.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Audrey, I totally get it -- there's something wonderfully different when traveling on a train. Things just feel right :-) I've always wanted to try an overnight train ride, be I really don't get too many chances here as they are prohibitively expensive. I like your style Audrey :-)

[@audreybrown6440]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Lol....I hope you get your overnight train trip....

[@marthaharris3789]

Great assortment of good food,take care of yourself!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again Martha! Much appreciated and thank you so much for reaching out! :-)

[@jsmags]

Great video- thanks for making it- look forward to making this trip during summer; thanks! Tim.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It was very good ride and quite enjoyable. Hope you get the make it this summer!

[@fear_less_2020]

This is such a nice video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks fearless!

[@markeaston7353]

Thanks Tim we really enjoyed this video. My wife and I will be on that exact train in 2 weeks time. We are foodies so we really appreciated you taking the time to show us both the on board and pre- purchased yummy options.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Terry, just having some fun here and I certainly overdid it with the food. Really enjoyable ride and the nice thing is the Customs officers actually come to you. You just sit back and have them do all the work 😉. Hope you and your wife have an amazing trip!

[@simha3154]

I love this video! There's just something so soothing and relaxing about the way you host, thank you so much for taking the time to record this!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Simha, yeah, I can really get used to traveling by train :-) Have you traveled by train before?

[@simha3154]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Not yet, I hope to do so next year!

[@ruthsmith2367]

God bless your belly Tim, that sandwich, those cakes and the chowder looked awesome. Great video, glad you got home safe x

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again Ruth :-) Oh, the belly is certainly growing at this point. :-)

[@boncoon]

Glad you can be at the place you love most. Home. God bless you as well! Bonnie

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Home in your own bed is one of the best things in life🙂

[@scrappycoco4265]

This is not a train video, this is a food video lmao. I'm hungry now

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Munchy...most videos, no matter what the intention was, tends to turn out to be a food video in the end... :-)

[@stevesteffen7001]

My wife and I are doing this in September, thanks for the info on getting food.

[@christopherdavis575]

Great video. Great ideas. Next time I am in Seattle I will try out your travel tips.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Christopher, train is a bit slower but quite enjoyable... All the best to you in the New Year :-)

[@mauriciobrito8487]

Nice video, friend. I enjoyed every minute! I wish I can travel by Cascades someday.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Mauricio, it was surprising how nice it is to travel by train. Very relaxing and enjoyable. This was a day trip, but it was so nice, I decided to book another train trip, but this time the journey took a few days...that was even more enjoyable :-) Thank you for taking the time to reach out. All the best!

[@petrfrizen6078]

Amazing views from the windows of the running train... Culinary, food tasting impressionism... The victuals painting was interesting.

[@VenusAscension]

This was a fun video. Looked liked a really enjoyable excursion!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Venus Eats. Always wanted to try riding on a train -- very relaxing!

[@treasurehuntfoodies]

It ALL looks amazingly delicious and I love a train trip!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Kim and James!

[@debbieschrader1100]

Looks like a relaxing trip with good food. I just and ready to eat some more. Lol

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Debbie! Might a over done it a tad with the food though :-)

[@DaveBriffa]

Fantastic video, so glad i found your channel.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Dave :-)

[@vegaslady2023]

Omg it all looks so good!! I am now hungry. I love your videos!!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Candyce, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out :-) I had way too much food that day as it was after going to be buffet to celebrate a friends birthday :-)

[@TheHungryBlackPanda]

Dude i didnt know there was a dirext train from seattle to VC!! How cool is that!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Yeah, I'm glad they have this too! Vic, when are you heading to Vancouver or Seattle?

[@TheHungryBlackPanda]

@@TimLeeLetsGo im heading to VC in may or july.. I want to visit the richmond market soon..

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@TheHungryBlackPanda that's a perfect time!

[@davidcourt238]

It's a commuter train, stops many times, bus is same travel time and only one stop for customs and immigration. Wonder if he was allowed to bring the steak into Canada?

[@youraveragejoe2]

@@TheHungryBlackPanda how was Vancouver?

[@JohnandMalie]

Thanks for showing us this! The train looks pretty cool and all that food looks really good; looks like a really fun trip. We would definitely consider doing this when we get a chance to visit.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey guys! A warm welcome to you both when you get a chance to visit! By the way, the Disney dim sum looked brilliant -- much too nice to eat :-)

[@herbmurphy7000]

Love your videos Tim makes me hungry !!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks for reaching out Herb, might have overdone it with the food sampling, but quite enjoyable 🙂

[@camt4133]

Hi Tim! I always been to Vancouver either by plane, cruise ships or bus. Never cross the Canadian border on a train or Amtrak before. Will definitely try it a few weeks from now. Hope I get to meet you in person. Currently watch your other videos to decide where to take my sister on a dim sum brunch. Thanks for all the great contents and please continue your great epicurean adventures. Thank you so so much!

[@1951kvk]

As a Canadian, I love Amtrak and have been to Washington state a number of times. Also went from Canada at Niagara Falls to NY. Loved it when we stopped just the other side in the US and the Sheriff's or Marshalls came on board and checked passports.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I agree Mary! Doesn't if feel great when you Sheriffs/Marshalls/Customs have to wait to see you rather than you having to wait to see them? :-)

[@goodi2shooz]

oh Tim, thank you! This one really made me smile! I just love Amtrak, but I've never been on the Cascades before so this was a real treat ...., it looks a lot nicer then the other trains I like to ride, hopefully someday I will get to ride on the Cascades.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Goodi2shooz, glad to hear you are a fan of trains as well -- much slower but very nice if you're going on a get-away/vacation.

[@leanneching6877]

Thanks for you awesome blog. You inspire me to take the 🚆 down to Seattle ❤️

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Leanne, it was new to me too and I think I've developed a fondness for train travel 🙂

[@appolop8273]

I would've stayed in the dining area for the whole trip. Its like having a private seat. Don't like it too much when you're sitting next to a stranger(4seater). Privacy is the only way to travel on a train or plane, peace and quiet. Another nice video, good job Tim.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Good call :-) Not too many people take advantage of the dining car. Very relaxing and comfortable there.

[@user-pc8dl4cy3i]

Nice video concept; cool and informative experience. Amazon Go is pretty awesome. Thank you!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again S L for connecting! I always wanted to try the Amazon Go store -- it was surprising smaller than what I imagined. Still very nice.

[@benludlum9451]

Tim.! Thanks for the info! Very informative. ☕️

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Ben, much appreciated. I must say, I'm really enjoying the trains now🙂

[@michaelseth6645]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us Tim! That sammy sure looked awesome... like you. You are a very classy person and an excellent host to us in all your videos. Will be keeping my eyes peeled for another fun and exciting adventure. Thanks again brother 🙂 Mike in Roy, Utah 😎

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again Mike, and hope you're doing well. This was a fun train ride and looking forward to future travel on trains as well. I'm kind of hooked :-) all the best to you!

[@twizzlerlover91]

Looked so relaxing. The coffee and bakery items were so enticing. How cool was Amazon Go!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Merrill, I've always wanted to try Amazon Go. Kinda feels like shoplifting 🙂

[@sbmal]

85°C is fantastic! You’re right about those desserts being less sweet. My husband and I would get a kick when we'd hear a baker come outta the kitchen hollering "FRESH BREAD!" with a tray of warm bread. Don’t know if they still do that anymore. Good video!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Peggy, that's good to know! I wasn't there long enough to see if that still happens, but would be fun to find out

[@renacantik6455]

Always love and wait a new video from you mr Tim.... Success always for you...

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks you again Rena! Hope things are well in Indonesia 🙂

[@renacantik6455]

@@TimLeeLetsGo thanks a lot sir.. You must go to Bali is like heaven on earth.. Bali is a beautiful place with friendly people and cultural..

[@stevereeves1740]

Absolutely LOVE your videos. Can't get enough of them. You do such a good and entertaining job, thank you. Please keep them up! :) Cheers!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much Steve! Much appreciate your kind comment. being a bit busy lately, but hoping to try out new places shortly :-) thank you again and all the best to you 🙂

[@extsaojose]

Great video! I´m going to Vancouver next year, and this train (but in the opposite direction - Vancouver to Seattle) seems like a good ideia. Best regards from Lisbon, Portugal!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

An early welcome to you! Traveling by train is quite enjoyable..

[@sallychipman9857]

Food looked good. Desserts looked excellent. Bet the scenery would have been beautiful if it had been daylight. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hello again Sally, it was quite nice and there's something about train travel that is quite relaxing...the food helped too🙂

[@sallychipman9857]

Tim Lee I actually have been checking prices on Amtrak from Dallas to San Antonio. I love the thought of being able to watch the different scenery go by. Only thing I’m not sure about an 8 hour trip. lol

[@clairepierson15]

wow nice train the food looked great ty for sharing

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again Claire -- riding on a train was something I've always wanted to try, and it was quite enjoyable :-)

[@vernpasfield3892]

Hi Tim, I am a follower from Australia and love your presentations, I will be doing this same trip late 2023 and you have helped me out greatly, doing a week in manila on my way through and your Buffet reviews there have been fantastic, thank you .

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

That sounds like an amazing trip! You'll find so many places to visit and language would definitely not be a problem. One place you may want to try is a seafood / wet market where they can cook all the seafood you purchase at the local stalls

[@kade150]

Most enjoyable trip and eating video. Good idea buying food in advance. I was interested to see you could take your own food into the dining car, and even have your steak warmed up. Maybe a standard thing, or it could be your usual enthusiasm and charm.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Rich, I might have over done it with the amount of food, but I slept well afterwards :-) I believe they would do this (warm up food) for everyone as long as it's after the big rush at the beginning. Thanks again for taking the time to reach out. :-)

[@winstonlui8120]

sandwich, soup, steak, veggies...Hope you left room for dessert. You my friend have a good appetite lol.

[@winstonlui8120]

never mind...you had dessert for 2

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Winston, I way over did it with the food. Definitely a case where the eyes are larger than the stomach. 😃

[@rickjansson4391]

What a great video, Tim. That coffee looks delish... reminds me in appearance of the cheese-topped teas I’ve been getting lately at a variety of Asian dessert shops.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Whoa, what is this, Rick? Cheese topped tea?!? That's a must try🙂

[@rickjansson4391]

Sort of like a light, airy, and whipped cheesecake flavor.

[@LinaLina-lb3zb]

Thanks for the video..finally has chance to take sneak peek inside amtrak. Many things has changed in Seattle. I used to live there many years back during my college year. Its amazing city with lots of rainfall, how i miss the city. back then did not have amazon go yet.i am glad i can view the inside store..looking forward to more exciting videos :)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I hope the trains are running normally now. Really like Seattle too and can't wait to get back and visit some friends too...and maybe a meal or two😉

[@LinaLina-lb3zb]

@@TimLeeLetsGo cross your finger for that, but just curious if you do need to provide any proof of vaccination certificate, prior to entering Seattle, is it depend on the mode of transport you come from? I think they implement stricter measure nowadays. I do hope you have enjoyable trip endeavor in Seattle, can't wait for more interesting video uploads 😜

[@schubertgoldrein2776]

Dude, so happy that I came across this channel! Amazing stuff, love the food reviews, and great review of the Amtrak. Keep it up!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Schubert, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out, and greatly appreciated. I think traveling by train is becoming one of the favorite modes of transportation :-)

[@micheldenis6362]

Thanks for remarks and answer Tim, keep safe you and your family

[@SgtRobert-qb8kt]

Tim Lee How much was the train fare from Seattle Washington USA going home to Vancouver Canada

[@oxford1603]

I rode the train from Seattle to Vancouver twice. Very nice ride. 💕 Love the 85 C Bakery in Seattle Chinatown.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

The train certainly are not very efficient, but very fun and enjoyable to ride. Yeah, that was the last time I had the 85c items.. they don't have one where I'm from

[@michaelseth9670]

An enjoyable and fun video to watch! Thanks for taking us along for the ride Tim! Something tells me the scenery during the daylight hours has to be pretty spectacular. Oh, and all the food looked tasty too. Mike, from the not so big city of Roy near the fabulous Wasatch mountains in northern Utah ☺

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again Michael! It was very pleasant indeed. I wasn't sure what to expect with the food situation and actually bought $50 worth of instant noodles; they were certainly not needed. Although we had a late night noodle tasting one night with some of the new friends made on the trip.

[@learndailyvietnamese]

I really enjoy listening to you talking :) You have such a nice voice!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you for your kind comment Elena 🙂. You are one of the very few😉

[@jeet-Seattle]

Nice video Tim I have never tried Amtrak. Looks good and want to try ferry to Victoria also.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Jeet, yeah, train travel is new for me as well, but I think I can definitely get used to this! Thanks again for taking the time to reach out 🙂

[@icezebra77]

I hope you have a chance to one day make the trip in the daylight. The scenery along the way is fantastic!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Gene, I'm counting down the days where we can once again travel :-)

[@jeepgirl398]

You deserve more subscribers. Love Seattle by the way.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Jeep girl! Love Seattle as well -- are you a local there?

[@jeepgirl398]

No, I'm from so.cal. my husband and I went to Seattle for our honeymoon and I fell in love with it.

[@richardbottslotsandmore5696]

Another great video... .Train trip is on my bucket list...maybe Ohio to Reno...Ohio to Atlantic City....Still Trying to decide....lol...Thanks for taking us along...

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again Richard! I can't wait to see some of the slots of Reno or Atlantic City :-D

[@magalibel5476]

What a great video Tim ! When I compare the offer in your train and the one in France, I'm sad ! We don't have so many choices and the dishes are very disgusting here... Thx a lot for sharing your experience !

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I am surprised Magali! I thought the trains in Europe would be quite amazing! I recently had the chance to do a train trip with my mom across Canada and I must say I was quite impressed. The service was great; kinda like from a time in the past (in the best possible way). :-)

[@magalibel5476]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Tim it depends on what way you travel ! But the dishes are so so on every trains ! Sorry but in this particular case, we don't deserve our reputation about gastronomy ! 😊 and I thank you very much for taking care in answering all my comments !

[@ailene30]

Thanks for the information. I didn’t know that you take a train from Seattle to Vancouver

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Usually I just drive, but I found this route and it was quite enjoyable 🙂. Driving would have been much faster though 😉

[@hayyarbrough]

Great video Tim. 👍👍👍👍👍✌

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks again for reaching out Gary :-) I could get used to traveling by train...

[@indigenouspotliquor3546]

Wow this whole trip was phenomenal. I have always wanted to ride on a train. I hope I get to do that. I had heard of the Amazon go but I didn't know what it was. That was very interesting. And the soup and sandwich was a very good deal. I make homemade bread I'm going to tell you I even grind my own flour. That was nice looking bread. Thanks so much for the experience! 😁

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again Indigenous Potliquor! Same here! Always wanted to ride on a train and this was my first "real" train trip (albeit a relatively short one). Gosh, how does one mill their own flour?!?! That's pretty impressive! I tend to stay away from store bought bread but I do savor and enjoy home made breads -- especially with sour dough or just a proper yeast leaven bread it's much tastier. I'm quite lucky as I don't bake, but have many good friends who do :-) Thank you again!

[@indigenouspotliquor3546]

@@TimLeeLetsGo Even though you do not bake. I think with your love of food you would like Joshua Weissman YT channel.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@indigenouspotliquor3546 Thanks for the recommendation! He has a variety of foods as well! Very nice :-)

[@LA_Home_Deals_Texas]

The mango pantacotta is also a winner at 85 degree C. Milk tea with pudding topping is also good! I like the mochi moon cake there too…small bite but pretty good.

[@3littlebirds729]

I enjoyed our trip. Thank you for taking me with you!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much for reaching out Jo! Greatly appreciated and was just having some fun with the video during this trip. All the best to you!

[@jc2333]

The bakery is called 85 degrees. You live in beautiful Vancouver . Seattle is nice. Your steak and sandwich looks good.

[@kellyplumb7024]

The best thing about train travel is the train is the destination everything else is a big bonus! Get the mango creme brulee that sounds wonderful!!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Agreed :-) really enjoying traveling by way of train. :-)

[@jnslzr]

I came here for the travel views and ended up watching food lol good thing tho

[@briansivley2001]

You did exactly what I do everytime I do trips on Amtrak or on Metra or South Shore Line get some snacks for the trip. For me if I leave home early once I get to Downtown Chicago to the station I always get either McDonald's or Starbucks to wake me up being I'm not particularly a morning person lol.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Brian, totally agree! You get exactly what you like to eat that way :-) I found it quite nice to be able to have a meal on a moving train -- feels very productive in a strange way (since you're traveling at the same time). :-)

[@PIANOPHUNGUY]

85 degrees bakery has a store in Irvine CA as well. Must be a new chain. A friend brought me a cold coffee and some desserts from there.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

It's quite a nice bakery and the cheesy drink topping sounded kind of weird at first but actually tasted really nice. Hope you're keeping well and really miss irvine. Hope you have a great thanksgiving!

[@austenmckenna5555]

Nice video! Made me very hungry! Looks like one could experience some weight gain if traveling by train a lot! The travel looked relaxing and enjoyable! Thank you for doing this video!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much for reaching out Austen🙂. Oh, I way over did it with the food... But if you have the time, travelling by train is quite the experience 😃

[@spiritualservicesgodbless7641]

Thank you for the Video.

[@dianejones2948]

Enjoyed your video!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you Diane 🙂

[@cassandramcewen8391]

So amazing

[@Brick-Life]

this train looks a bit different from the one i took in sep 2019. the carriages i rode look bigger more open space between carriages

[@whalesauce3647]

Well this is two years old, might've changed some things.

[@bcferrieslover6933]

I love your videos tim :-) looks so delicious 😋 and that coffee though ;)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you again! Yes, that was so weird but wonderful coffee :-)

[@bcferrieslover6933]

@@TimLeeLetsGo sorry if that seemed creepy xD my emoji button is kinda broken so I had to use that werid wink face

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@bcferrieslover6933 looks fine over here 🙂

[@railfanmedia7286]

That must have been a fun trip :D

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi RailfanMedia,. I'm starting to develop a fondness for train travel 🙂 . I like the train footage that you take away well! Really nice 🙂

[@railfanmedia7286]

Tim Lee thanks!!

[@DessertGeek]

And just think, next time you travel to Seattle you can pick up Hood Famous cheesecake for the road! I do like taking the train up north though, it's such a relaxing time.

[@markbumjuncho9907]

Keep up the good work Tim!

[@VintageKimchi]

I agree! :)

[@VintageKimchi]

Tim you're great!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks so much Mark! Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday 😃

[@TruePrick]

10 hours on a train is why i don't like traveling Tim lol, another good video :)

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Scott, do you travel by train all the time? I must say, for a get-away once in a while, it's very nice, but I can't imagine being on a train while pressed for time ;-)

[@TruePrick]

@@TimLeeLetsGo I travel on anything but planes, anywhere that you need me to i get there via bus, train, car, bicycle, stage coach i'm silly like that Tim. No honestly i don't travel much unless it is to go see my parents in another city. I have 2 dogs that it is hard to travel with. My wife and kids do more of the traveling while i vacation at home with my other 2 kids "the dogs"

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

What is the comparison between flying, driving and the train? I'm sure if it's a 4hr train ride it is doable to drive. But gas cost would be a factor. Flying would probably be a short flight but cost of flying is high. Train is nice that you don't need to drive and it seemed point A to point B. Thoughts?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Cheryl, you are so right! The train was about twice the time compared to driving. The flight would not be ideal as it is an "International" flight and having to be early at the airport and customs there doesn't save much time. Car is certainly much more economical especially if you're in a group. It's probably 1/2 a tank of gas for a 1 way trip, versus $40USD for a 1 way ticket. Still, very enjoyable and just being able to nap (and not pay attention to traffic) was quite nice :-)

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

@@TimLeeLetsGo I Love trains! Did a lot of trains in China back in the 80s. Didn't realize Seattle and Vancouver was that close. Thank your taking us on that Journey. Do you not have to go through customs when you arrive by train? Also isn't there a border crossing if you drive? Sorry so many questions. I have family in WA and would love to take a quick detour to Vancouver!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@cherylmedeiros6287, I forgot I actually got a chance to take the high speed train from Shanghai to Beijing! Really liked it. I think not having to line up for customs is the best part of the train. I recall that while on the train, the customs people come to you! You just sit back and relax and they come to check your passports :-) (I did have to hand in my declaration form when we arrived, but that was very quick.) It's very different when driving because you do have to line up at the boarder -- at peak times, it can about 2+ hour wait in your car. (Please note that you can also get express "Nexux" passes, but they require a bit of cost and an application/interview process.)

[@cherylmedeiros6287]

@@TimLeeLetsGo there was no high speed trains in China when I went. We were there for almost a month and traveled from Beiging and ended up in Hong Kong. Yes there were still Steam Locomotives back then. It was an experience i will always treasure with my parents. You live in the best of both worlds! My good friends live in Hay River NT and come to Hawaii every year.

[@jamesking1952]

Nice video Tim!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks James 🙂

[@royalfamily3076]

Can you bring own food like some rice, yogurt, fruits? And also some snacks on train cross country? Esp Vancouver to Seattle?

[@rontsumura667]

I enjoyed the vlog Tim how much is the train ride

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hey Ron, its definitely worth a try. if you book early enough, its about $40 USD each way. it might be fun to go on the train in the morning and take a bus back at night.. The train does take much longer though, but really great views and a very good choice if you're on a staycation type outing :-)

[@rontsumura667]

$40 that's not bad thanks for the idea for the train and bus and great choice for the food the soup and sandwich looks great keep it up Tim

[@Youtubian1790]

How much was the train ticket? Also do you know the price for 2 way instead of 1 way ticket?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Youtubian1790, the tickets were about$40usd one way. There's no discount on a return ticket though, it's basically 2 one way tickets.

[@Youtubian1790]

@@TimLeeLetsGo wow thank you! That is a very good deal!

[@andydashou]

Sea salt is really good with dairy stuff together. So far the sea salt flavor ice-cream in Dublin is my favorite.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Andy, that sounds interesting... I wonder if they have something like that in Vancouver

[@deaventuraconkikomas4281]

I like your video, but I think is a lot of food for a four-hour trip. Where exactly is located the Amazon go store? If you make another video like this one can you bring more information about the train your on? Thanks for sharing. Be safe!

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you so much.. will do. I generally leave details in the video description but not sure if I captured the Amazon store there

[@DavidSriracha]

Very nice video Tim 👍 just curious how did you get down to Seattle in the first place ? I wonder how it's like to ride the train in the morning 🤔 bet it's beautiful.. a year ago we had our first 85C location in Houston ..now we have 4 ..try the milk bun next time ..Amazon go seems pretty cool ..I wish we have one in Houston so I can do a review on it lol ..thank you for taking us along Tim 😀

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi David! I did take the morning train, but that was so early I couldn't really film it -- I did try :-) The Amazon Go store was almost like a little 7-11 but the selections are very good. I tell ya, it was a full day of eating! breakfast on the train, the Buffet with Lois, the Starbucks excursion, a fried chicken break (at Edzel's) and the dinner on the train. Was happily stuffed :-)

[@Brick-Life]

went to the amazon go in the amazon headquaters, 85degree C in sep 2019

[@whatdoyouthink9510]

Going to take the train to Seattle and back in late October(hopefully they have more train run by then) I know it’s only a 4 hour train ride so I want to ask is it worth paying extra money for business class?

[@catylynch7909]

Is it ALL about eating??? Otr, is there any information about the TRAIN TRIP ?????

[@tleung3924]

How much was your total food bill on the train?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi T Leung, the food purchased on the train was a bit high but not terribly high. I think the clam chowder was about $4-5 and the sandwich was about $5-6. Quite nice. I did over do it a bit the the foods from Amazon Go and the bakery...

[@timmytabasco1891]

I take this train often. It's worth it to upgrade to business class. Less seats in the cabin and more room. Only problem is the train departure times are limited

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Timmy! I noticed business class didn't cost too much more than coach. Good tip!

[@boxwarrior-alaska]

How was Customs? When & Where did that happen? Obviously you were going home. Would it be the same in Customs for Americans visiting Vancouver?

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi ANC James! Customs were great as they come to you! Just just sit back and enjoy your meal/snack and they check your passports. I can certainly get used to this!

[@ChristopherBlazen]

Looks delicious

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thanks Christopher...it was a bit too much food in the end ;-) but enjoyable...

[@ChristopherBlazen]

👍

[@ometofu]

How long is custom or TSA? 4 hours ride might be less painfully than plane flight.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Hi Louis, that was the best part! The customs come to you on the train! You just sit back and they come on the train to you to verify passports etc. Remember all those times where you had to wait in line for customs? When the tables have certainly turned and they are the ones waiting for you :-) When coming back they do check whether you're bringing any fruits, tobacco, alcohol though so there's still a little bit of a check at the end. All in all, much better than traveling by car or plane.

[@ometofu]

nice. one day. one day

[@stefandee1970]

@@TimLeeLetsGo that was standard custom in europe 50y ago.... usa and canada r joke

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@stefandee1970 it does feel quite nice and the only thing I can compare it to was what I've seen in the movies. I would love to try going on an overnight journey. I wounder if we can still find rails like that of the orient express with sleeper cars and such (at an affordable rate) :-)

[@stefandee1970]

@@TimLeeLetsGo i love trains.

[@aravindkramesh]

*Is the train from Seattle to Vancouver cheaper than flight?*

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

I think it is cheaper or nearly the same... The train does take considerably more time, and quite a different way to travel... Very enjoyable and different...

[@aravindkramesh]

@@TimLeeLetsGo *I'm moving to Seattle in August. Do you live there or were you just visiting?*

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

@@aravindkramesh I'm in Vancouver and used to visit Seattle quite often as it's close by... That was when the boarders were open😔

[@williamwright6509]

im going on the train from vancouver the first time from van to seattle , do you recommend early morning train , also can you stay in the resturaunt part for the whole journey , , thank you great video , also thats a lot of food hahahah ;)

[@tomohiromori1709]

I'm Japanese, so international trains are longing existance for me. I've taken international trains in Europe, but I've not done in the US. I wanna take this train between Seattle and Vancouver someday.

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Thank you for reaching out from Japan! I recently started taking the trains and really loving it. A while ago, I took a trip across North America and it was pretty amazing. I just hope I get a chance to try the trains in Japan and Europe...someday... Thank you again!

[@deaventuraconkikomas4281]

Maybe is a silly question, but You have to have account with Amazon? to use the app, or you can just set up your credit card in the app??

[@TimLeeLetsGo]

Yes, you actually do have to have an account with Amazon

[@LonelyGallifreyan]

How would you rate the smoothness of the train ride? I worry about taking it because of motion sickness (planes and cars (when I’m not driving) give me a hard time). If you travel a lot maybe its something you are used to by now, but any advice?