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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Riverside Station | Needles Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Riverside Station | Needles Station | No tags |
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Get from Riverside to Needles
The journey takes about 5 hours, and with fares starting at just £29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 5618 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 £29
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Riverside, CA to Needles by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Riverside to Needles?
The cheapest train tickets from Riverside to Needles start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £41. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Riverside to Needles?
The average train journey time from Riverside to Needles is 5h, covering a distance of 169 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Riverside to Needles route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Riverside to Needles?
The earliest train from Riverside to Needles departs at 18:38. And the latest train departs at 18:38.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Riverside, CA to Needles was searched and found on 28 Nov 2025 with a price of £67To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Riverside, CA to Needles as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £67 to £342 for a train ticket from Riverside, CA to Needles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £83, which is on 2025-12-01.
