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Needles to Santa Monica Pier trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Needles and Santa Monica Pier takes 8h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Needles to Santa Monica Pier. 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 48m
Duration
333 mi
Distance
$100
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Needles to Santa Monica Pier train times

Trains run once daily between Needles and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Needles is at 12:14 AM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles8h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $80–200 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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