There are 3 ways to get from Whittier to Needles by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 5m$100–208Drive 247.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whittier to Needlescar 247.4 mi
4h 7m$46–66Train via San Bernardino
- Take the train from Cal State LA to San Bernardino Depottrain SB Line
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
9h 9m$70–164
Whittier to Needles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whittier to Needles is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Whittier to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Whittier to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs and arriving at Needles Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Whittier and Needles is 307 miles. The road distance is 248.9 miles.
The best way to get from Whittier to Needles without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Whittier to Needles, including transfers.
Whittier to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Whittier to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Needles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whittier to Needles is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Whittier to Needles.
There are 33+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Whittier, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–170 and the journey takes 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Bernardino to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
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