KS → CA · about 1,083 miles
Topeka to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Topeka to Needles. The fastest takes 26 hours 25 minutes; every train leaves at 11:24 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 26h 25m
- Leaves at
- 11:24 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Topeka Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:24 PM | 11:49 PM +1 day | 26h 25m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Topeka Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Topeka
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Topeka
Questions
How long is the train from Topeka to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 26 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first train from Topeka to Needles?
Every departure is at 11:24 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Topeka to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Topeka?
Trains to Needles leave from Topeka Amtrak Station.