There are 3 ways to get from Ventura to Needles by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 27m$125–260Drive 300.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ventura to Needlescar 300.1 mi
5h 19m$55–80Train via Oxnard
- Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain VC Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 8m$112–226
Ventura to Needles by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ventura to Needles is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ventura to Needles is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Ventura to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Ventura Amtrak and arriving at Needles Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
The distance between Ventura and Needles is 394 miles. The road distance is 301.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ventura to Needles without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ventura to Needles, including transfers.
Ventura to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ventura Amtrak station.
Ventura to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ventura to Needles is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ventura to Needles.
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What companies run services between Ventura, Ventura County, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Ventura Amtrak to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 9h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ventura Amtrak to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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