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Needles to San Clemente trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and San Clemente takes 8h 56m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Needles to San Clemente. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 56m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
$87
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Needles to San Clemente train times

Trains run twice a week between Needles and San Clemente. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Needles is at 12:14 AM which arrives into San Clemente at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains8h 56m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 324 mi
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and San Clemente, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Clemente Pier via Riverside - Downtown in around 8h 47m.

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