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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    8h 15m
    $99–199

  2. Drive 166.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Indiocar car 166.1 mi
    2h 50m
    $31–44

  3. Train, bus via Fontana

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Huntington Park
    9h 8m
    $126–226

  4. Train, bus via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    9h 12m
    $78–160

Needles to Indio by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Indio. 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, walk to San Bernardino, CA, then take the bus to Indio, CA. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Indio in around 2h 50m.

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