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How to get fromSacramento to Needlesby plane, shuttle, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMF - 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
    8h 8m
    $240–443

  2. Drive 547 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sacramento to Needlescar car 547 mi
    9h 10m
    $100–145

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    17h 14m
    $148–295

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    21h 42m
    $253–548

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SMF - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $240–925

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane OAK - 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
    10h 13m
    $308–653

  7. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SCK - 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
    9h 3m
    $177–484

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - 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 17m
    $320–586

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    18h 10m
    $184–303

Sacramento to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 593.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Sacramento to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 21h 42m.

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