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How to get fromScottsdale to Needlesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Scottsdale to Needles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Kingman, AZbus bus Phoenix-Las Vegas
    2. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 5m
    $67–117

  2. Drive 233.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Scottsdale to Needlescar car 233.8 mi
    4h 26m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 12m
    $101–202

  4. Bus, train via Flagstaff #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 57m
    $136–266

Scottsdale to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Scottsdale, AZ, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scottsdale to Needles. However, you can take the line 17 bus to McDowell Rd & 27th Av, take the bus to Kingman, AZ, walk to Kingman Station, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scottsdale Rd & Stetson Dr to Needles Station via Rural Rd & Tyler St, Tempe, Flagstaff Train Station, and Flagstaff in around 9h 12m.

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