There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtowntrain IE-OC Line
- Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
7h 23m$150–233Drive 264.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Needlescar 264.5 mi
4h 22m$46–66Fly, shuttle, train
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SNA - LAS
- Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZ
- Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
6h 54m$266–491Bus, train
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
8h 32m$130–198
Laguna Niguel to Needles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Needles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct train from Laguna Niguel to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo and arriving at Needles Station via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Needles is 314 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Needles without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Laguna Niguel to Needles, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo station.
Laguna Niguel to Needles train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside - Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Needles is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Needles.
There are 35+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Needles Station via Riverside in around 7h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 928-854-5253
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vegas Airporter
Shuttle from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZ
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–90
- Schedules at
- Vegas Airporter
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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