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How to get fromPaso Robles to Needlesby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Paso Robles to Needles by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    14h 24m

  2. Drive  378.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paso Robles to Needlescar car 378.9 mi
    6h 25m
    $70–100

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 33m
    $312–488

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  • Distance: 555.7 mi
  • Duration: 14h 24m

What companies run services between Paso Robles, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Paso Robles Amtrak Station to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 14h 33m.

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