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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and San Diego takes 9h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Needles to San Diego. 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 53m
Duration
393 mi
Distance
$253
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Needles to San Diego train times

Trains run once daily between Needles and San Diego. The service departs Needles at 12:14 AM at night, which arrives into San Diego at 10:07:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needles to San Diego? 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: 393.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 16m.

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