CO → CA · about 652 miles
La Junta to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from La Junta to Needles. The fastest takes 17 hours 59 minutes; every train leaves at 6:50 AM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 17h 59m
- Leaves at
- 6:50 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from La Junta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 AM | 11:49 PM | 17h 59m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in La Junta Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in La Junta
- La Junta Amtrak Station Map of La Junta Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to La Junta
Questions
How long is the train from La Junta to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 17 hours 59 minutes.
What time is the first train from La Junta to Needles?
Every departure is at 6:50 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from La Junta to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in La Junta?
Trains to Needles leave from La Junta Amtrak Station.