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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and San Francisco takes 21h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Needles to San Francisco. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

21h 2m
Duration
785 mi
Distance
$486
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Needles to San Francisco train times

Trains run once daily between Needles and San Francisco. The service departs Needles at 12:14 AM at night, which arrives into San Francisco at 21:16:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 21h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Needles to San Francisco? 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.

Map of how to get from Needles to San Francisco.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 785.4 mi
  • Duration: 21h 2m

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

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Francisco Caltrain Northbound via Los Angeles, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 20h 11m.

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