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How to get fromEl Centro to Needlesby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from El Centro to Needles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $95–187

  2. Drive 199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from El Centro to Needlescar car 199.7 mi
    4h 13m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, train via Phoenix

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train 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
    12h 46m
    $85–152

  4. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 51m
    $143–253

  5. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 30m
    $142–298

El Centro to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between El Centro, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from El Centro to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Indio Bus Station, walk to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen, take the bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Needles Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, Kingman, and Kingman Station in around 12h 46m.

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