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How to get fromMerced to Needlesby plane, shuttle, train, bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Merced to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - 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
    8h 7m
    $178–323

  2. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    14h 33m
    $80–404

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 54m
    $85–457

  4. Drive 433.5 mi

    1. Drive from Merced to Needlescar car 433.5 mi
    7h 10m
    $80–115

  5. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus bus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SCK - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 1m
    $162–546

  6. Fly Merced Municipal Airport to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Jack Northrop Field/Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)plane plane MCE - HHR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    11h 12m
    $136–519

  7. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 48m
    $163–564

  8. Bus, train via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    13h 59m
    $91–430

  9. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 23m

Merced to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Merced, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Merced to Needles. However, you can take the bus to West Av @ 1st, walk to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), walk to Harry Reid International, take the shuttle to Kingman, AZ, walk to Kingman Station, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merced Bus Stop to Needles Station via Los Angeles Union Station and Los Angeles in around 13h 54m.

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