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How to get fromTucumcari to Needlesby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Tucumcari to Needles by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 15m
    $196–418

  2. Drive 691.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tucumcari to Needlescar car 691.7 mi
    11h 4m
    $127–183

  3. Bus, train via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Kingmanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    19h 21m
    $142–268

  4. Bus to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane AMA - 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 34m
    $214–572

  5. Bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 41m
    $494–929

  6. Bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ABQ - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    15h
    $423–962

  7. Bus, bus to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Tucumcari to Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Stabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amarillo to Lubbockbus bus
    3. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LBB - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 41m
    $221–592

Tucumcari to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 752.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Tucumcari to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Albuquerque Bus Station, walk to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tucumcari to Needles Station via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Kingman, and Kingman Station in around 19h 21m.

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