What is the cheapest way to get from Needles to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Needles to San Diego is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Needles to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Needles to San Diego is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $80.

Is there a direct train between Needles and San Diego?

No, there is no direct train from Needles station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Needles to San Diego?

The distance between Needles and San Diego is 365 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

How do I travel from Needles to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Needles to San Diego without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 14m and costs $75 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Needles to San Diego?

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Needles to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needles to San Diego train from?

Needles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.

Where does the Needles to San Diego train arrive?

Needles to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Needles to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to San Diego is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Needles to San Diego.

How do I get a train ticket from Needles to San Diego?

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Where can I stay near San Diego?

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Needles to San Diego - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to San Diego by train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
10h 14m
$79–180
Drive 288.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needles to San Diegocar 288.7 mi
5h 21m
$53–77
Train, shuttle, fly
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAS - SAN
6h 28m
$180–415
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
10h 16m
$96–226

Needles to San Diego by train, bus, and tram

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10h 14mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 363 mi
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 16m.

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