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How to get fromNeedles to Rancho Santa Margaritaby train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Rancho Santa Margarita by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 9m
    $130–242

  2. Drive 257.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Rancho Santa Margaritacar car 257.6 mi
    4h 13m
    $47–68

  3. Train, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane LAS - SNA
    6h 46m
    $254–750

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus 200
    10h 11m
    $87–176

Needles to Rancho Santa Margarita by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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