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How to get fromNew Orleans to Needlesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MSY - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $251–832

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Flagstaff, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Flagstaff (FLG)plane plane MSY - FLG
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 35m
    $231–829

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Kingman, AZbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    36h 24m
    $297–492

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Maricopa Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to Sky Harbor International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    4. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    2d
    $654–1,326

  5. Drive 1,653.1 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Needlescar car 1,653.1 mi
    27h 34m
    $302–436

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane GPT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    11h 35m
    $296–892

  7. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSY - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 55m
    $249–775

  8. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MSY - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 52m
    $421–1,196

New Orleans to Needles by train, bus, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$654Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,696.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), walk to Harry Reid International, take the shuttle to Kingman, AZ, walk to Kingman Station, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Needles Station via San Antonio Bus Station, El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Kingman, AZ, and Kingman Station in around 36h 24m.

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