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

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There are 8 ways to get from Merced to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMCE - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    8h 7m
    $198–443

  2. Drive 433.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merced to Needlescar433.5 mi
    7h 10m
    $80–115

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    13h 54m
    $96–263

  4. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Fernandobus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    14h 33m
    $85–214

  5. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 1m
    $157–536

  6. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Merced Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeFAT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 48m
    $153–516

  7. Bus, train via Merced

    1. Take the bus from Merced to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2007
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    13h 59m
    $94–237

  8. Bus, train #2

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

Merced to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest 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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