CA → CA · about 138 miles
Barstow to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Barstow to Needles. The fastest takes 2 hours 33 minutes; every train leaves at 8:47 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 2h 33m
- Leaves at
- 8:47 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Barstow and arrives at Needles Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:47 PM | 11:20 PM | 2h 33m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Barstow Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Barstow
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Barstow
Questions
How long is the train from Barstow to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 33 minutes.
What time is the first train from Barstow to Needles?
Every departure is at 8:47 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Barstow to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Barstow?
Trains to Needles leave from Barstow Amtrak station.