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How to get fromNeedles to Santa Monica Pierby train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Santa Monica Pier by train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2030
    7h 44m
    $82–157

  2. Drive 271.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Santa Monica Piercar car 271.6 mi
    4h 27m
    $50–72

  3. Train, shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    7h 45m
    $201–1,133

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 50m
    $107–210

  5. Train, shuttle, fly to Santa Monica

    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 Santa Monica (SMO)plane plane LAS - SMO
    7h 23m
    $141–401

Needles to Santa Monica Pier by train, bus, tram, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 302.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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