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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Paradise

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    13h 22m
    $132–212

  2. Drive 224 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Ridgecrestcar car 224 mi
    3h 44m
    $41–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    15h 16m
    $115–229

Needles to Ridgecrest by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 474 mi
  • Duration: 13h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Ridgecrest. However, you can take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman Station, take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the bus to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 15h 16m.

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