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How to get fromChico to Needlesby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chico to Needles by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentobus
    2. Take the bus from Huong Lan Sandwiches Sacramento to Chinatown Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Amtraktrain
    18h 16m

  2. Drive 632.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chico to Needlescar632.6 mi
    10h 41m
    $116–167

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles AmtraktrainSouthwest Chief
    24h 18m
    $127–214

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSMF - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    12h 14m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    20h 53m

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSMF - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Amtraktrain
    12h 56m
    $137–648

  7. Train, bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento to Stocktonbus
    3. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    4. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    13h 26m

  8. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeOAK - LAS
    4. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    14h 39m

Chico to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chico, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chico Amtrak to Needles Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 24h 18m.

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