CA → IA · about 1,612 miles

Sacramento to Burlington train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Burlington. The fastest takes 46 hours 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:13 AM and the last at 10:23 AM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
46h 05m
First train
10:13 AM
Last train
10:23 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Sacramento and arrives at Burlington 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.

Direct trains from Sacramento, CA to Burlington, IA
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
10:13 AM New10:28 AM +2 day46h 15mDaily from Dec 7Amtrak
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10:23 AM10:28 AM +2 day46h 05mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Burlington The route of the busiest trip

Return trip: Burlington to Sacramento

Questions

How long is the train from Sacramento to Burlington?

The fastest direct train takes 46 hours 5 minutes.

What time is the first train from Sacramento to Burlington?

The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:23 AM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Burlington?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?

Trains to Burlington leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.