Title: Tips for Blue Jays Fans Traveling to Seattle for ALCS

Fans of the Toronto Blue Jays are making their way to Seattle to support their team in the American League Championship Series. The Blue Jays are currently down two games as they prepare for Game 3 against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. The series is a best-of-seven matchup, and the stakes are high for both teams.

Traveling from British Columbia to Seattle offers several options. The Amtrak Cascades train runs from Vancouver to Seattle, with tickets available for around $117 one-way in coach class. However, business class tickets for Wednesday's game were sold out as of Sunday. Bus travel is another option, with one-way tickets priced at approximately $70.

For those preferring a scenic route, the Victoria Clipper fast ferry has introduced a special “Playoff Express” sailing. This ferry departs from Victoria at 11 a.m. and arrives in Seattle around 2 p.m., featuring themed drinks and decorations to celebrate the playoff atmosphere. Flying is also an option, with one-way flights from Vancouver to Seattle costing around $400.

Driving is another possibility, taking about three hours through the Peace Arch border crossing. Once in Seattle, T-Mobile Park recommends using light rail or various bus routes to reach the stadium. The Washington State ferry terminal and King County Water Taxi terminal are both within two kilometers of the park.

For those planning to stay overnight, hotel accommodations near T-Mobile Park are in high demand. Many hotels are nearly sold out, with prices reaching around $600 per night for rooms within walking distance of the stadium. Fans looking for last-minute tickets should also be prepared for high prices, with resale tickets listed at over $300 each. A pair of premium tickets behind the Blue Jays' dugout can cost more than $3,600 each.

As the Blue Jays face the Mariners, the atmosphere in Seattle is expected to be electric, with many Canadian fans traveling to support their team. The playoffs provide a significant boost to Seattle's economy, particularly for hotels, restaurants, and shops, as October typically sees a decline in visitors after the summer season. However, the city anticipates a 26 percent drop in international visitors in 2025, highlighting its reliance on Canadian fans. The Mariners, who have never won the ALCS, previously defeated the Blue Jays in the 2022 wild-card series, marking the only other postseason meeting between the two teams since their expansion in 1977.