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How to get fromNeedles to Durangoby train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus Greyhound US1194S
    15h 52m
    $224–448

  2. Drive 508.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Durangocar car 508.2 mi
    9h 30m
    $93–134

  3. Train, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane LAS - DRO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtownshuttle bus
    11h 40m
    $435–750

  4. Train, shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Cortez, drive

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Cortez (CEZ)plane plane PHX - CEZ
    4. Drive from Cortez (CEZ) to Durangocar car
    11h 1m
    $387–559

  5. Train, shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Flagstafftrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flagstaff Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane PHX - DRO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtownshuttle bus
    12h 25m
    $573–905

  6. Train, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane LAS - ABQ
    4. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Durangobus bus
    13h 34m
    $505–801

  7. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Durango–La Plata County Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)plane plane PSP - DRO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Durango La Plata County Airport to Purgatory Resortshuttle bus
    5. Take a shuttle bus from Purgatory Resort to Durango Downtownshuttle bus
    18h 16m
    $460–866

Needles to Durango by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 807.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Durango. However, you can take the train to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, walk to Albuquerque Bus Station, then take the bus to Durango. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Durango in around 9h 30m.

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