KS → CA · about 836 miles
Dodge City to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Dodge City to Needles. The fastest takes 21 hours 35 minutes; every train leaves at 4:14 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 21h 35m
- Leaves at
- 4:14 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Dodge City Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:14 AM | 11:49 PM | 21h 35m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Dodge City Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Dodge City
- Dodge City Amtrak Station Map of Dodge City Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Dodge City
Questions
How long is the train from Dodge City to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 21 hours 35 minutes.
What time is the first train from Dodge City to Needles?
Every departure is at 4:14 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Dodge City to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Dodge City?
Trains to Needles leave from Dodge City Amtrak Station.