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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Dodge City and Princeton. The average train journey from Dodge City to Princeton takes 16 hours and 22 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 12 hours and 51 minutes.
| Distance | 615 mi (989 km) |
| Fastest train | 12h 51m |
| Lowest price | £84.14 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Dodge City to Princeton?
2 train services operate from Dodge City to Princeton. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 19h 53m | £119.86 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 12h 51m | £84.14 |
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 1 Amtrak trains from Dodge City to Princeton every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £120.
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 Dodge City to Princeton in about 12 hours and 51 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
The distance between Dodge City and Princeton is approximately 615 miles, or 989 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 12 hours and 51 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Dodge City to Princeton tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Dodge City at 23:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Dodge City twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Princeton faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Princeton to Dodge City.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Dodge City?
Main departure station: Central Ave and Wyatt Earp St
There is one train station in Dodge City.
All train stations in Dodge City:
Central Ave and Wyatt Earp St
Where is the train station in Princeton?
Main arrival station: 107 Bicentennial Dr
Princeton has one train station.
Train stations in Princeton:
107 Bicentennial Dr
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