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How to get fromMorro Bay to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Morro Bay to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 18m
    $293–464

  2. Drive  402.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Needlescar car 402.4 mi
    7h 2m
    $74–107

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 1m

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  • Distance: 552.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 18m

What companies run services between Morro Bay, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Morro Bay Park to Needles Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles in around 15h 18m.

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