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Princeton to Fort Madison Train Schedule
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.
| Distance | 109 mi (176 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 49m |
| Lowest price | NOK 261.20 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Amtrak |
| Train lines | 2 |
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:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 2 | 9h 2m | NOK 557.90 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 1h 49m | NOK 332.11 |
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 NOK 261.
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
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 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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.
All train stations in Fort Madison:
Historic Santa Fe Station
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