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There is usually just one train option from Needles to San Bernardino per day. The average train journey from Needles to San Bernardino takes 5 hours and 38 minutes, but some Amtrak Southwest Chief train trips are as short as 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Distance | 161 mi (259 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 32m |
Lowest price | CZK 722.33 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Southwest Chief |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Needles to San Bernardino
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In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Needles to San Bernardino was CZK 722.33. At this price, taking the train is the cheap and easy way to go. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to San Bernardino if you book your train tickets at least 19 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra CZK 497.13.
Amtrak Southwest Chief is the one and only train line which connects Needles to San Bernardino. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Southwest Chief | 1 | 5h 38m | CZK 1,097.73 |
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. The train covers the stretch from Needles to San Bernardino in about 5 hours and 38 minutes. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
The distance between Needles and San Bernardino is approximately 161 miles, or 259 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 38 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 32 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Needles to San Bernardino on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Needles at 12:00am and arrives in San Bernardino around 5 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to San Bernardino with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from San Bernardino to Needles.
There is one train station in Needles.
950 Front St
San Bernardino has one train station.
1170 W Third St
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