CA → IL · about 1,697 miles
Sacramento to Princeton train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Princeton. The fastest takes 48 hours 5 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:13 AM and the last at 10:23 AM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 48h 05m
- First train
- 10:13 AM
- Last train
- 10:23 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Sacramento 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:13 AM New | 12:28 PM +2 day | 48h 15m | Daily from Dec 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:23 AM | 12:28 PM +2 day | 48h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Princeton The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Sacramento
Where the train stops in Princeton
- Princeton Amtrak Station Map of Princeton Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Princeton to Sacramento
Questions
How long is the train from Sacramento to Princeton?
The fastest direct train takes 48 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first train from Sacramento to Princeton?
The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:23 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Princeton?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?
Trains to Princeton leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.