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How to get fromNeedles to Palm Desertby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Palm Desert 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 Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    9h 45m
    $139–211

  2. Drive  175.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Palm Desertcar car 175.7 mi
    3h 4m
    $33–47

  3. Train, bus via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy

    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
    10h 14m
    $187–277

Needles to Palm Desert by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Palm Desert. 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 Varner at Harry Oliver, then take the line 14 bus to Fred Waring at Monterey. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Palm Desert in around 3h 4m.

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