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I suspect that a cross-border car rental would incur significant drop-off charges, so check into those charges before you decide if a car rental sounds attractive to you.
The train is a nice experience, if you have the chance. It leaves twice a day (morning, evening) and is a 4-hour mostly scenic trip to King Street station in Seattle.