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How to get fromNeedles to Yosemite National Parkby train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Needles to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Victorville

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    15h 56m
    $135–238

  2. Drive 438.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Centercar car 438.2 mi
    7h 41m
    $80–116

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Via Princessatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golden Valley Park & Ride to Mammoth Mountain Innbus bus
    4. Drive from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Yosemite National Parkcar car
    17h 5m
    $541–657

  4. Train, shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    9h 59m
    $220–570

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    17h 17m
    $199–340

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Riversidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    19h 25m
    $153–282

  7. Train, bus #3

    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 Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fresno Amtrak to Mariposa Grovebus bus
    19h 25m
    $188–317

  8. Train, shuttle, fly to Merced Municipal Airport, bus

    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 Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAS - MCE
    4. Take the bus from Merced Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    11h 17m
    $206–586

Needles to Yosemite National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.1 mi
  • Duration: 15h 56m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Yosemite National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to Yosemite National Park. However, you can take the train to Victorville Amtrak, walk to Victorville Transit Center, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles Downtown, take the bus to Fresno Bus Station, walk to Fresno Amtrak, take the bus to Mariposa Grove, then walk to Mariposa Grove. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Yosemite National Park via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Via Princessa, Golden Valley Park & Ride, and Mammoth Mountain Inn in around 17h 5m.

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