There are 2 ways to get from Palmdale to Needles by train (Amtrak) or car
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Palmdale to Needles by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Palmdale to Needles is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Palmdale to Needles is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Palmdale station to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Palmdale Station and arriving at Needles Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Palmdale and Needles is 387 miles. The road distance is 225.6 miles.
The best way to get from Palmdale to Needles without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs $55 - $160.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Palmdale to Needles, including transfers.
Palmdale to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Palmdale Station.
Palmdale to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palmdale to Needles is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Palmdale to Needles.
There are 27+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Needles Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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