There are 3 ways to get from Mojave to Needles by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Paradise (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
10h 39mDrive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mojave to Needles212.1 mi
3h 28m$39–56Bus, train
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
11h 36m$68–176
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mojave to Needles is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mojave to Needles is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $60.
The distance between Mojave and Needles is 409 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mojave to Needles without a car is to bus and train via Paradise which takes 10h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Mojave to Needles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mojave to Needles is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Mojave to Needles.
There are 27+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Mojave, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Mojave to Needles. However, you can take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the bus to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman Station, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Needles Station via MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Lancaster, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 11h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $10–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
Train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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