How to Print Amtrak Schedules: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Need to print an Amtrak schedule or timetable? Amtrak lets passengers download printable PDF schedules for full train routes or custom trips. This guide explains where to find them, how to print them, and why a printed or downloaded timetable can still be useful while traveling by train.

Please note: I use “schedule” and “timetable” interchangeably; they refer to the same thing.

Quick Answer: How Do You Print an Amtrak Schedule?

You can print Amtrak schedules directly from Amtrak.com by selecting either a full route timetable or a custom trip schedule. After choosing your train and date, click the printer icon to generate a printable PDF.

Printed schedules can help travelers:

• Track upcoming stops
• Prepare for arrivals
• View full route times
• Access schedules without cell service
• Keep a backup if internet access becomes unreliable

Do you need a printed Amtrak schedule for your trip?

Opinions vary, but printing out an Amtrak schedule can enhance the travel experience for some passengers, myself included! I find it helpful when I don’t have cell service or want to know which stop comes before mine, so I can prepare to get off.

Your ticket includes essential departure and arrival times, but a printed schedule provides additional details and is more convenient to use. It’s ideal for tracking stops, addressing the question, “What stop is that?” and gaining a clearer understanding of the route.

However, not everyone requires one. Many travelers appreciate the simplicity of depending on their ticket or enjoy the freedom of a less structured trip.

Whether you have a printed schedule or not depends on your travel style. For me, it’s a minor detail that brings clarity and comfort to the journey.

A Quick Guide to Printing Amtrak Schedules.

• Go to Amtrak.com and click Schedule in the navigation menu, or use this direct link.
• Choose “Route” for a full timetable, or “Custom” to create one tailored to your specific trip.
• Choose your route and date, then click on “Find Schedule.”
• Click the printer icon and select the pages to print. The full schedule includes connecting services, so only choose what you need.
• You can print or download the PDF by using the icons located in the upper-right corner.

The steps below go into more detail — keep reading if you want screenshots and more detail.

If you have done this before or need a little reminder, I created a cheat sheet you can print to help you in the future.

Where can I find the schedules on the Amtrak website?

You can access Amtrak schedules from your computer, tablet, or phone. I suggest using the device that best suits your preferences for downloading files or communicating with your printer. Please note that the information may change, as the screenshots are from the Amtrak website and are dated January 2024.

Visit Amtrak.com on a computer or mobile device.

Since many of us switch between computers and smart devices, I will outline the process for both and provide tips for transferring information between them.

From your computer

I prefer using my computer because it’s easier for me, but do what works best for you. I also like using a cloud-based system, such as Google Drive, to transfer files between my devices. Alternatively, you can download the Amtrak schedule onto your preferred device. A tablet or iPad can make it even more accessible.

Alright, here’s how you can obtain them using your computer.

Go to Amtrak.com

Check beneath the Amtrak logo for the menu bar.

You will find the Schedule button located between Deals and Guest Rewards.

Then you can select if you want a specific route or a custom schedule.

Using a mobile browser

Visit Amtrak.com and select the “hamburger” icon in the upper right-hand corner.

Select “Schedule” from the drop-down menu.

Decide whether you prefer a standard or custom route.

After that, skip the next section and choose whether you want a route or a custom schedule.

From the Amtrak application

First, launch the Amtrak app on your device to view the Amtrak schedule.

After opening it, tap the “More” button in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Select “Schedule” from the menu to open the schedule page on the Amtrak mobile site.

Here, you can select a predefined route or design a custom route.

Now that you’ve found the Schedule page, here are the differences between the two options to help you find the right schedule for you.

Two Ways to Print Amtrak Schedules

You can tailor your schedule to align with your booked trip or obtain one for particular routes.

Create a custom schedule or utilize stations.

If you’re looking for a schedule or personalized timetable for your trip that includes all your train connections, this option is ideal. It offers an overview page that displays your layovers and a separate page for each train that shows only the times you’ll be on board.

For example, if you book a trip from Sturtevant, WI, to Philadelphia, PA, you will take two or three trains. With this option, you can obtain all the stop times for your trip without any unnecessary extras.

• Enter your endpoints and the dates.
• Amtrak will provide you with options, if available.
• Click on the route you want.
• Hit the printer icon.
  • You can select to print all of them or just the ones you need.
• After that, open the PDF file and, in the upper-right corner, you will see icons to download or print it.

Route schedule

If you are in the planning stage or traveling from start to finish, you can utilize the route schedule, which includes all the connecting services.

• Hit the Route or Train icon.
• Then use the drop-down menu to select your desired route, and click the “Find Schedule” button.
• Select the date you want
• Hit the printer icon.
  • As of May 2026, clicking this button only allows you to print the timetable.
• After that, you will get a PDF you can print or download. The icons are located in the upper-right corner.

If you are having trouble printing a specific route on Amtrak.com, you can print a custom guide instead. It will yield the same information. You can also visit my individual route guides to access route timetables with just one click.

Alternative Locations to Access and Print Amtrak Schedules.

There are other places to obtain and print Amtrak schedules. Here are all the Amtrak schedule pages I have created.

I have a section on Amtrak schedules for most trains. These posts include a PDF from the Amtrak website and additional train information.

Other resources, such as the Rail Passenger Association, offer timetables in a more traditional form.

The key thing to remember about my site and similar sites is that they are unofficial; they do not update as quickly as Amtrak’s site, and Amtrak doesn’t always inform us of changes.

FAQ: Printing Amtrak Schedules

Kev’s ideas about printing Amtrak schedules

I strongly recommend printing your schedule on the morning of your trip or the night before, rather than weeks or months in advance. Amtrak frequently adjusts its timetables, and a schedule that was accurate last week may not reflect your actual departure times.

My route guides include the latest schedules, but like any third-party site, I can’t always keep up with Amtrak’s real-time changes. For the most accurate information, visit Amtrak.com directly.

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Safe travels and happy planning!

Kev