CA → IL · about 1,453 miles
Needles to Mendota train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Mendota. The fastest takes 35 hours 28 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 35h 28m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Mendota 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 | 12:50 PM +2 day | 35h 28m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Mendota 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 Mendota
- Mendota Amtrak Station Map of Mendota Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Mendota to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Mendota?
The fastest direct train takes 35 hours 28 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Mendota?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Mendota?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Mendota leave from Needles Amtrak.