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Salinas to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Salinas and Needles takes 35h 32m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Salinas 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.

35h 32m
Duration
671 mi
Distance
$193
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Salinas to Needles train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Salinas and Needles. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salinas is at 12:06 PM which arrives into Needles at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salinas 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: 670.9 mi
  • Duration: 35h 32m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 16h 24m.

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