CA → CO · about 652 miles
Needles to La Junta train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to La Junta. The fastest takes 18 hours 23 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 18h 23m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at La Junta Amtrak Station. 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 | 6:45 PM +1 day | 18h 23m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in La Junta 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 La Junta
- La Junta Amtrak Station Map of La Junta Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: La Junta to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to La Junta?
The fastest direct train takes 18 hours 23 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to La Junta?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to La Junta?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to La Junta leave from Needles Amtrak.