The average train between Escondido and Needles takes 16h 55m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Escondido to Needles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Escondido and Needles. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Escondido is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Needles at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Oceanside Transit Center and take an average of 16h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Escondido to Needles. However, there are services departing from Oceanside station and arriving at Needles Station via Riverside - Downtown station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.
Escondido to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Oceanside station.
Escondido to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Needles Station.
The distance between Escondido and Needles is 298.2 km. The road distance is 415 km.
You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Needles Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 9h 57m.
