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How to get fromPalm Springs to Needlesby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Needles by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Palm Springs to 6th Street and Orange Avenue taxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from 6th Street and Orange Avenue to San Bernardinobus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $185–297

  2. Drive 178.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Needlescar car 178.5 mi
    3h 28m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 58m
    $127–244

  4. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 31m
    $84–174

Palm Springs to Needles by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Palm Springs, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Palm Springs to Needles. However, you can take the taxi to 6th Street and Orange Avenue , take the bus to San Bernardino, take the line 4 bus to 2nd @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Springs to Needles in around 3h 28m.

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