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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palm Springs Station to Pomona Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Pomona - Downtown to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 56m
    $114–240

  2. Drive  171.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Needlescar car 171.8 mi
    3h 19m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 40m
    $64–145

Desert Hot Springs to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Desert Hot Springs to Needles Station via Palm Springs Station, Pomona Amtrak, Pomona - Downtown, and Riverside in around 9h 56m.

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