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Lancaster to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lancaster and Needles takes 9h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Lancaster to Needles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 27m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
$213
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Lancaster to Needles train times

Trains run once daily between Lancaster and Needles. The service departs Lancaster at 2:11 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Needles at 23:38:00. All services require a transfer at L.A. Union Station and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lancaster to Needles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 392.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Needles Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 9h 32m.

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