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How to get fromNeedles to El Centroby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 42m
    $151–234

  2. Drive  199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to El Centrocar car 199.7 mi
    4h 13m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via Phoenix

    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 El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 45m
    $104–162

  4. Train, bus via Fontana

    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 El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 46m
    $199–300

  5. Train, bus via San Diego

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 44m
    $231–373

Needles to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to El Centro. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino, walk to 2nd Street @ L Street, take the line 3 bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the bus to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, walk to Indio Bus Station, then take the bus to El Centro Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to El Centro Bus Stop via Kingman Station, Kingman, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station in around 12h 45m.

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