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Princeton to Fort Madison Train Timetable

Trip Summary

There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Princeton to Fort Madison. Traveling by train from Princeton to Fort Madison usually takes 6 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Southwest Chief train can make the trip in one hour and 49 minutes.

Distance109 mi (176 km)
Fastest train1h 49m
Lowest price€22.83
Trains per day1
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Princeton to Fort Madison?

2 train services operate from Princeton to Fort Madison. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak29h 2m€48.76
Amtrak Southwest Chief11h 49m€29.03
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from Princeton to Fort Madison every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €23.

  • The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Princeton to Fort Madison in about 1 hours and 49 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Princeton to Fort Madison

The distance between Princeton and Fort Madison is approximately 109 miles, or 176 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 49 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Princeton to Fort Madison. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Princeton at 08:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Princeton to Fort Madison. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Fort Madison to Princeton.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Princeton?

Main departure station: 107 Bicentennial Dr

There is one train station in Princeton.

All train stations in Princeton:

  • 107 Bicentennial Dr

Where is the train station in Fort Madison?

Main arrival station: Historic Santa Fe Station

Fort Madison has one train station.

Train stations in Fort Madison:

  • Historic Santa Fe Station

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