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

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There are 2 ways to get from Desert Hot Springs to Needles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 50m
    $116–217

  2. Drive 171.8 mi

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

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  • Distance: 306.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Desert Hot Springs to Needles. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd Street @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Desert Hot Springs to Needles in around 3h 19m.

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