Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Needles Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | Needles Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Needles Station | Santa Fe Depot | No tags | ||||
| Train | Needles Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags | ||||
| Train | Needles Station | Old Town San Diego | No tags |
Get from Needles to San Diego
The journey takes about 12 hours 39 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 342, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 342
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Needles to San Diego, CA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Needles to San Diego?
The cheapest train tickets from Needles to San Diego start from R 1 342. The average price for this train route is around R 1 663. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Needles to San Diego?
The average train journey time from Needles to San Diego is 12h 39m, covering a distance of 334 km. The quickest train can get you there in 12h 39m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Needles to San Diego route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Needles to San Diego?
The earliest train from Needles to San Diego departs at 00:14. And the latest train departs at 00:14.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Needles to San Diego, CA, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 277To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Needles to San Diego, CA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 277 to R 7 088 for a train ticket from Needles to San Diego, CA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 277, which is on 2025-12-16.
