There are 3 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 27m$90–184Drive 266.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Needlescar 266.5 mi
4h 22m$49–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 59m$82–170
San Juan Capistrano to Needles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Needles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from San Juan Capistrano to Needles station. However, there are services departing from San Juan Capistrano and arriving at Needles Station via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between San Juan Capistrano and Needles is 318 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.
The best way to get from San Juan Capistrano to Needles without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from San Juan Capistrano to Needles, including transfers.
San Juan Capistrano to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from San Juan Capistrano station.
San Juan Capistrano to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Juan Capistrano to Needles is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from San Juan Capistrano to Needles.
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What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano to Needles Station via Riverside in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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