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

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Fe to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train Nmrx
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    12h 10m
    $186–398

  2. Drive 579.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Fe to Needlescar car 579.3 mi
    9h 23m
    $106–153

  3. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAF - 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
    9h 50m
    $185–530

  4. Train to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ABQ - 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 36m
    $475–944

  5. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAF - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 44m
    $330–669

  6. Fly Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane SAF - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 55m
    $206–620

Santa Fe to Needles by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 643.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Santa Fe, NM, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Fe Depot Rail Runner Station to Needles Station via Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station and Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center in around 12h 10m.

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