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San Jose to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Jose and Needles takes 37h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from San Jose 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.

37h 12m
Duration
738 mi
Distance
$213
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

San Jose to Needles train times

Trains run 6 times a week between San Jose and Needles. The earliest departure is at 10:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from San Jose is at 10:26 AM which arrives into Needles at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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 San Jose 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: 738.4 mi
  • Duration: 37h 12m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 18h 4m.

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