How much does a train ticket cost from Washington to Needles?

The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Needles start from £333. The average price for this train route is around £454. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Washington to Needles?

The average train journey time from Washington to Needles is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 2078 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Washington to Needles 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 Washington to Needles?

The earliest train from Washington to Needles departs at 10:35. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

Train Washington to Needles from £320 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Washington to Needles on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:32	Union Station	2d 16h	00:09	Needles Station	No tags
Train	10:59	Union Station	2d 16h	00:09	Needles Station	No tags
Train	16:05	Union Station	2d 11h	00:09	Needles Station	No tags
Train	10:32	Union Station	2d 16h	00:09	Needles Station	No tags
Train	15:57	Union Station	2d 11h	00:09	Needles Station	No tags

Get from Washington to Needles

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 2 days, 11 hours 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just £333, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

2d 11hAverage duration

2078 milesDistance

305kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,638 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5638 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 £333

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Needles?
The cheapest train tickets from Washington to Needles start from £333. The average price for this train route is around £454. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Washington to Needles?
The average train journey time from Washington to Needles is 2d 11h, covering a distance of 2078 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2d 11h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Washington to Needles 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 Washington to Needles?
The earliest train from Washington to Needles departs at 10:35. And the latest train departs at 15:57.

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£320

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Needles was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £320

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Washington, DC, US to Needles as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £320 to £2,055 for a train ticket from Washington, DC, US to Needles based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £320, which is on 2025-12-17.