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How to get fromCarlsbad to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 6m
    $100–214

  2. Drive 262.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Needlescar car 262.1 mi
    4h 59m
    $48–70

  3. Train via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 19m
    $94–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $82–195

Carlsbad to Needles by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Needles Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 6m.

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