IA → CA · about 1,612 miles

Burlington to Sacramento train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Burlington to Sacramento. The fastest takes 47 hours 31 minutes; every train leaves at 5:34 PM.

Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least

Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
47h 31m
Leaves at
5:34 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Burlington Amtrak Station and arrives at Sacramento. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Burlington, IA to Sacramento, CA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
5:34 PM3:05 PM +2 day47h 31mDailyAmtrak
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5:34 PM3:22 PM +2 day47h 48mDaily from Dec 7Amtrak
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Where to board in Burlington Where you get off in Sacramento The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Sacramento to Burlington

Questions

How long is the train from Burlington to Sacramento?

The fastest direct train takes 47 hours 31 minutes.

What time is the first train from Burlington to Sacramento?

Every departure is at 5:34 PM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Burlington to Sacramento?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Burlington?

Trains to Sacramento leave from Burlington Amtrak Station.