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San Luis Obispo to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between San Luis Obispo and Needles takes 17h 27m. There is at least one train per day from San Luis Obispo 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.

17h 27m
Duration
537 mi
Distance
$343
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

San Luis Obispo to Needles train times

Trains run once daily between San Luis Obispo and Needles. The service departs San Luis Obispo at 6:11 AM in the morning, which arrives into Needles at 23:38:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak17h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Luis Obispo 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.

Map of how to get from San Luis Obispo to Needles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 27m

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

You can take a train from San Luis Obispo to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 12h 57m.

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