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How to get fromNeedles to Desert Hot Springsby train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Desert Hot Springs by train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Riversidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $144–268

  2. Drive 172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Desert Hot Springscar car 172.4 mi
    3h 20m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus via Victorville

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from VVTC - Dock 6 to Cal State San Bernardinobus bus 15 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cal State San Bernardino to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    11h 24m
    $70–142

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    11h 59m
    $85–166

Needles to Desert Hot Springs by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from Needles Station to Desert Hot Springs via Riverside - Downtown, Pomona - Downtown, Pomona Amtrak, and Palm Springs Station in around 10h 43m.

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