IL → CA · about 1,453 miles
Mendota to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Mendota to Needles. The fastest takes 34 hours 55 minutes; every train leaves at 2:54 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 34h 55m
- Leaves at
- 2:54 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Mendota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:54 PM | 11:49 PM +1 day | 34h 55m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Mendota Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Mendota
- Mendota Amtrak Station Map of Mendota Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Mendota
Questions
How long is the train from Mendota to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 34 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Mendota to Needles?
Every departure is at 2:54 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Mendota to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Mendota?
Trains to Needles leave from Mendota Amtrak Station.