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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 5m
    $54–161

  2. Drive 255.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Needlescar car 255.2 mi
    4h 11m
    $47–68

  3. Fly, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    6h 36m
    $127–322

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0900
    2. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 13m
    $67–127

Irvine to Needles by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Tustin to Needles Station via Riverside in around 7h 5m.

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