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

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There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Palm Springs by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 55m
    $126–237

  2. Drive 178.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Palm Springscar car 178.7 mi
    3h 29m
    $33–48

  3. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    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
    10h 29m
    $85–165

Needles to Palm Springs by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Palm Springs. However, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, then take the bus to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Palm Springs in around 3h 29m.

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