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

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 2m
    $128–257

  2. Drive 288.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Needlescar car 288.3 mi
    5h 21m
    $53–76

  3. Fly, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - 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
    6h 48m
    $187–999

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 51m
    $100–204

San Diego to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 393.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Needles Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 9h 2m.

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