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

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  1. Bus, train via Fresno

    best
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    14h 19m
    $222–356

  2. Drive  471.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Modesto to Needlescar car 471.9 mi
    7h 54m
    $81–117

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Huntington Parkbus bus Stockton
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 41m
    $210–326

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto 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
    8h 37m
    $175–491

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    14h 49m
    $228–356

  6. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop 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
    17h 20m

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

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane OAK - 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
    10h 20m
    $163–436

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MCE - 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 40m
    $308–588

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - 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
    11h 39m
    $307–546

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto 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
    10h 53m
    $228–423

  11. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMF - 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
    11h 10m
    $270–434

Modesto to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 631.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 19m

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 Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Modesto to Needles Station via Huntington Park, Pacific / Florence, 5th / Hill, Olive / 5th, Alameda / Los Angeles, and Los Angeles in around 14h 41m.

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