There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Santa Clarita by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain
8h 24m$87–165Drive 253.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needles to Santa Claritacar 253.4 mi
4h 25m$47–67Train
- Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain AV Line
9h 40m$111–218
Needles to Santa Clarita by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needles to Santa Clarita is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Santa Clarita is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Needles station to Santa Clarita. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at Newhall via L.A. Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Needles and Santa Clarita is 316 miles. The road distance is 254.9 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Santa Clarita without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Needles to Santa Clarita, including transfers.
Needles to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.
Needles to Santa Clarita train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Santa Clarita is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Needles to Santa Clarita.
There are 171+ hotels available in Santa Clarita.
What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Santa Clarita, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Needles Station to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Needles Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Newhall
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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