What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Needles?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Junction to Needles is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Needles?

The fastest way to get from Grand Junction to Needles is to fly and shuttle and train which takes 8h 6m and costs $220 - $400.

Is there a direct train between Grand Junction and Needles?

No, there is no direct train from Grand Junction station to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Grand Junction Amtrak Station and arriving at Needles Station via Sacramento and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 4m.

How far is it from Grand Junction to Needles?

The distance between Grand Junction and Needles is 613 miles. The road distance is 613.5 miles.

How do I travel from Grand Junction to Needles without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Junction to Needles without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Grand Junction to Needles?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Grand Junction to Needles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grand Junction to Needles train from?

Grand Junction to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Junction Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Grand Junction and Needles?

Needles is 1h behind Grand Junction. It is currently 11:12 AM in Grand Junction and 10:12 AM in Needles.

Where does the Grand Junction to Needles train arrive?

Grand Junction to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Sacramento station.

Can I drive from Grand Junction to Needles?

Yes, the driving distance between Grand Junction to Needles is 614 miles. It takes approximately 9h 21m to drive from Grand Junction to Needles.

How do I get a train ticket from Grand Junction to Needles?

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Where can I stay near Needles?

There are 27+ hotels available in Needles.

Grand Junction to Needles - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train
best
1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)GJT - LAS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZ
3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
8h 6m
$228–392
Drive 610 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grand Junction to Needles610 mi
9h 21m
$112–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Salt Lake City
2. Take the train from Salt Lake Central Station to Provo Central Station750
3. Take the bus from 300 S / 600 E - Provo to Las Vegas
4. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Kingman, AZ
5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
20h 23m
$146–307
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Junction Downtown Transfer Facility to West Glenwood Park & Ride
2. Take the bus from Glenwood Springs to Las Vegas BusTerminal
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
21h 12m
Fly to Phoenix, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) to Phoenix (PHX)GJT - PHX
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrak
3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Station
10h 1m
$645–1,296
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Sacramento
2. Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
46h 4m
$201–753

Grand Junction to Needles by train, bus, and foot

5Weekly Services

20h 23mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.6 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Grand Junction, CO, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Junction Amtrak Station to Needles Station via Sacramento and Los Angeles in around 46h 4m.

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