Imagine traveling internationally without middle seats, popping ears, or TSA checkpoints. Imagine bringing four suitcases for free, and picture ever-changing views out the window throughout the journey. That's the reality on the Amtrak Cascades train, which runs through the Pacific Northwest and has coach and business-class seating. Business Insider's reporter took the Amtrak Cascades train from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle. The ride was three hours longer and less than half the price of a basic economy flight. The train seats were far more comfortable than economy plane seats, but there were no free snacks. Tap the link in our bio to read more about the reality of the Amtrak Cascades train. Story by Joey Hadden (Credit: Joey Hadden/BI) #amtrak #trains #traintravel