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Riverside to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Riverside and Needles takes 5h. There is at least one train per day from Riverside to Needles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
255 mi
Distance
$170
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Riverside to Needles train times

Trains run once daily between Riverside and Needles. The service departs Riverside at 6:38 PM in the evening, which arrives into Needles at 23:38:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 5h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riverside to Needles? 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: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Needles Station once daily. Tickets cost $140–220 and the journey takes 5h.

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