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How to get fromNeedles to Bakersfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Bakersfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    10h 58m
    $112–237

  2. Drive 270.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Bakersfieldcar car 270.8 mi
    4h 31m
    $50–72

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 25m
    $149–229

  4. Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 33m
    $131–257

  5. Train, bus via San Fernando

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Fernando to Bakersfieldbus bus Guadalajara
    12h 12m
    $116–240

Needles to Bakersfield by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Bakersfield. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Bakersfield via Kingman Station, Kingman Station, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 12h 25m.

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