The average train between Needles and San Francisco takes 21h 19m and the fastest train 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.
Trains run once daily between Needles and San Francisco. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Needles is at 11:14 PM which arrives into San Francisco at 9:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 21h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Needles to San Francisco. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station via Los Angeles station and San Jose station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 19m.
Needles to San Francisco train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.
Needles to San Francisco train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at San Francisco Caltrain Northbound station.
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The distance between Needles and San Francisco is 771 km. The road distance is 891 km.
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.
