The average train between Santa Monica and Needles takes 7h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Santa Monica 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.
Trains run once daily between Santa Monica and Needles. The earliest departure is at 4:09 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santa Monica is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Needles at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santa Monica to Needles. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica station and arriving at Needles station via Needles Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
Santa Monica to Needles train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from Los Angeles station.
Santa Monica to Needles train services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Needles Station.
The distance between Santa Monica and Needles is 367.3 km. The road distance is 536 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Needles Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–190 and the journey takes 6h 19m.
