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

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Tehachapi by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Paradise (Amtrak)

    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 Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 25m
    $139–219

  2. Drive 231.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Tehachapicar car 231.9 mi
    3h 49m
    $43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    12h 2m

  4. Train, bus #2

    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 Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    13h 13m

Needles to Tehachapi by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Tehachapi. However, you can take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman Station, take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, then take the bus to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB via Victorville Amtrak, Victorville Transit Center, Los Angeles Downtown, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, and MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. in around 12h 2m.

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