IL → CA · about 1,697 miles
Princeton to Sacramento train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Princeton to Sacramento. The fastest takes 49 hours 21 minutes; every train leaves at 3:44 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 49h 21m
- Leaves at
- 3:44 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Princeton 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.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:44 PM | 3:05 PM +2 day | 49h 21m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:44 PM | 3:22 PM +2 day | 49h 38m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Princeton Where you get off in Sacramento The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Princeton
- Princeton Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Sacramento
Return trip: Sacramento to Princeton
Questions
How long is the train from Princeton to Sacramento?
The fastest direct train takes 49 hours 21 minutes.
What time is the first train from Princeton to Sacramento?
Every departure is at 3:44 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Princeton to Sacramento?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Princeton?
Trains to Sacramento leave from Princeton Amtrak Station.