There are 2 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Needles by train (Amtrak) or car
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Santa Clarita to Needles by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Santa Clarita to Needles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Santa Clarita to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Clarita to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Newhall and arriving at Needles Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Santa Clarita and Needles is 348 miles. The road distance is 254.8 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Clarita to Needles without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs $100 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Santa Clarita to Needles, including transfers.
Santa Clarita to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Newhall station.
Santa Clarita to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Clarita to Needles is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Santa Clarita to Needles.
There are 34+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Santa Clarita, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Newhall to Needles Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Newhall to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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