CA → NM · about 451 miles
Needles to Albuquerque train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Albuquerque. The fastest takes 10 hours 19 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 10h 19m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:22 PM | 10:41 AM +1 day | 10h 19m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Albuquerque The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Albuquerque
Return trip: Albuquerque to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Albuquerque?
The fastest direct train takes 10 hours 19 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Albuquerque?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Albuquerque?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Albuquerque leave from Needles Amtrak.