There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Whittier by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train via San Bernardino
best- Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to Cal State LAtrain SB Line
9h 38m$71–158Drive 248.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needles to Whittiercar 248.1 mi
4h 7m$46–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
9h 49m$80–188
Needles to Whittier by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Needles to Whittier is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Whittier is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Needles station to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at Cal State LA via San Bernardino Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Needles and Whittier is 314 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Whittier without a car is to train via San Bernardino which takes 9h 38m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Needles to Whittier, including transfers.
Needles to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.
Needles to Whittier train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Bernardino station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Whittier is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Needles to Whittier.
There are 1427+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Needles Station to Philadelphia/Painter via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Depot, Cal State LA, and Cal State Los Angeles in around 9h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Needles Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Needles Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
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