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How to get fromYosemite National Park to Needlesby bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 9m
    $196–341

  2. Drive 438.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite Toulumne Meadows Visitor Center to Needlescar car 438.5 mi
    7h 41m
    $80–116

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Mountain Inncar car
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 11m
    $539–659

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - 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 28m
    $219–570

  5. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 11m
    $156–291

  6. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Mariposa Grove to Fresno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    18h 45m
    $186–316

  7. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Merced Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - 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 22m
    $204–585

Yosemite National Park to Needles by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.7 mi
  • Duration: 16h 9m

What companies run services between Yosemite National Park, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Yosemite National Park to Needles. However, you can walk to Mariposa Grove, take the bus to Fresno Amtrak, take the bus to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yosemite National Park to Needles Station via Mammoth Mountain Inn, Golden Valley Park & Ride, Via Princessa, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 16h 11m.

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