CA → CA · about 168 miles
Riverside to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Riverside to Needles. The fastest takes 5 hours 2 minutes; every train leaves at 6:18 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 02m
- Leaves at
- 6:18 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:18 PM | 11:20 PM | 5h 02m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Riverside Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Riverside
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Riverside
Questions
How long is the train from Riverside to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 2 minutes.
What time is the first train from Riverside to Needles?
Every departure is at 6:18 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Riverside to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Riverside?
Trains to Needles leave from Riverside Amtrak station.