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How to get fromModesto to Needlesby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Modesto to Needles by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

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    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington ParkbusStockton
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    14h 38m
    $81–203

  2. Drive 472 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Needlescar472 mi
    7h 50m
    $87–125

  3. Bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Stocktonbus
    2. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 45m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    14h 44m
    $92–268

  5. Bus, train via Fresno

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    14h 49m
    $109–225

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop 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
    17h 23m

  7. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeOAK - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 31m

  8. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMCE - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    10h 52m

  9. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSMF - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 13m

  10. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeFAT - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 54m

  11. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSJC - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    13h 3m

Modesto to Needles by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Huntington Park, walk to Pacific / Florence, take the line 60 bus to 5th / Hill, walk to Hill / 5th, take the line 28 bus to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Modesto to Needles in around 7h 50m.

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