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

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - 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 2m
    $292–528

  2. Drive  510.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Jose to Needlescar car 510.4 mi
    8h 36m
    $94–135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0800 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 29m
    $223–359

  4. Bus, train via Tully & King

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 30m
    $218–337

  5. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    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
    8h 55m
    $299–647

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SFO - 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 10m
    $206–455

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 50m
    $330–974

  8. Train to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Station Diridon to Lathrop/Manteca Stationtrain train
    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 48m
    $192–490

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    18h 4m
    $404–629

San Jose to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 573.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from San Jose to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 18h 4m.

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