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Oceanside to Needles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Oceanside and Needles takes 9h 3m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Oceanside 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.

9h 3m
Duration
345 mi
Distance
$94
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Oceanside to Needles train times

Trains run twice a week between Oceanside and Needles. The earliest departure is at 2:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oceanside is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Needles at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak9h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metrolink TrainsAmtrak9h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oceanside to Needles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 345.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Needles Station via Riverside in around 8h 4m.

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