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How to get fromDurango to Needlesby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Durango to Needles by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1194S
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 15m
    $217–449

  2. Drive 507.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durango to Needlescar car 507.9 mi
    9h 30m
    $93–134

  3. Bus, train via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Kingmanbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    21h 31m
    $161–314

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DRO - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 18m
    $434–760

  5. Drive to Cortez, fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Drive from Durango to Cortez (CEZ)car car
    2. Fly from Cortez (CEZ) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CEZ - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $388–567

  6. Bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Durango to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ABQ - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 41m
    $506–800

  7. Shuttle, shuttle to Durango–La Plata County Airport, fly to Phoenix, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Durango Downtown to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango La Plata County Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane DRO - PHX
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 40m
    $574–914

Durango to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 806.9 mi
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between Durango, CO, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durango to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durango to Needles Station via Albuquerque Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Kingman, and Kingman Station in around 21h 31m.

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