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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    9h 35m
    $55–190

  2. Drive 518.6 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Needlescar518.6 mi
    8h 24m
    $95–137

  3. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeABQ - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    8h 18m
    $487–901

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX)planeABQ - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 43m
    $404–555

  5. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeABQ - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 19m
    $416–1,025

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeABQ - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 30m
    $135–878

Albuquerque to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Needles Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–190 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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