CA → IL · about 1,433 miles
Needles to Princeton train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Princeton. The fastest takes 35 hours 6 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 35h 06m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Princeton Amtrak Station. 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 | 12:28 PM +2 day | 35h 06m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Princeton 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 Princeton
- Princeton Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Princeton?
The fastest direct train takes 35 hours 6 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Princeton?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Princeton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Princeton leave from Needles Amtrak.