CA → IA · about 1,330 miles
Needles to Fort Madison train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Fort Madison. The fastest takes 33 hours 3 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 33h 03m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Fort Madison. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:22 PM | 10:25 AM +2 day | 33h 03m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Fort Madison The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Fort Madison
- Fort Madison Amtrak station Map of Fort Madison Amtrak station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Fort Madison to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Fort Madison?
The fastest direct train takes 33 hours 3 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Fort Madison?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Fort Madison?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Fort Madison leave from Needles Amtrak.