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How to get fromNeedles to La Quintaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to La Quinta 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 30m
    $192–292

  2. Drive  173.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to La Quintacar car 173.5 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–46

  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 22m
    $217–322

  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 26m
    $169–256

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  • Distance: 330.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to La Quinta. 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 line 15 bus to G Street @ Oak, walk to San Bernardino, CA, take the bus to Indio, CA, then take the taxi to La Quinta. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to La Quinta in around 3h 1m.

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