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

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Calexico by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Phoenix

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kingman to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 5m
    $78–136

  2. Drive  204.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Calexicocar car 204.4 mi
    4h 19m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 8m
    $126–236

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 12m
    $78–170

Needles to Calexico by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Calexico. However, you can take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman, take the bus to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, then take the bus to Calexico Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Calexico Bus Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino Depot, Fontana, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, and Indio Bus Station in around 12h 8m.

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