There are 2 ways to get from Needles to Escondido by train (Amtrak) or car
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Needles to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needles to Escondido is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Escondido is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Needles station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Riverside - Downtown and Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
The distance between Needles and Escondido is 369 miles. The road distance is 260 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Escondido without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Needles to Escondido, including transfers.
Needles to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.
Needles to Escondido train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Escondido is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Needles to Escondido.
There are 613+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Needles Station to Escondido Transit Center via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 10h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Needles Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $45–210
- Business Class
- $70–270
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
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