CA → KS · about 1,083 miles
Needles to Topeka train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Topeka. The fastest takes 26 hours 52 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 26h 52m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Topeka 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 | 4:14 AM +2 day | 26h 52m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Topeka 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 Topeka
Return trip: Topeka to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Topeka?
The fastest direct train takes 26 hours 52 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Topeka?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Topeka?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Topeka leave from Needles Amtrak.