What is the cheapest way to get from Needles to Bakersfield?

The cheapest way to get from Needles to Bakersfield is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Needles to Bakersfield?

The fastest way to get from Needles to Bakersfield is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Needles to Bakersfield?

The distance between Needles and Bakersfield is 398 miles. The road distance is 272.4 miles.

How do I travel from Needles to Bakersfield without a car?

The best way to get from Needles to Bakersfield without a car is to train and bus via Victorville which takes 9h 42m and costs $65 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Needles to Bakersfield?

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Needles to Bakersfield, including transfers.

Can I drive from Needles to Bakersfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Bakersfield is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Needles to Bakersfield.

Where can I stay near Bakersfield?

There are 110+ hotels available in Bakersfield.

Needles to Bakersfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Bakersfield by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Victorville
best
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
9h 42m
$68–208
Drive 270.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needles to Bakersfieldcar 270.8 mi
4h 31m
$50–72
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus
11h 52m
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Bakersfield Train Stationbus FlixBus 2006
11h 35m
$64–168
Train, bus #3 (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 43m
$106–190

Needles to Bakersfield by train, bus, and foot

7Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Needles to Bakersfield.

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Distance: 395.4 mi
Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Bakersfield. However, you can take the train to Victorville Amtrak, walk to Victorville Transit Center, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Bakersfield via Kingman Station, Kingman Station, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 11h 52m.

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