There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Calexico 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
best- Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Calexico Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2055
10h 59m$54–199Drive 204.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Needles to Calexicocar 204.4 mi
4h 19m$38–54Train, bus via San Diego
- Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Calexico Bus Stationbus
14h 2m$96–230
Needles to Calexico by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needles to Calexico is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Calexico is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Needles and Calexico is 432 miles. The road distance is 205.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Calexico without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 59m and costs $50 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Needles to Calexico, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Calexico is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Needles to Calexico.
There are 95+ hotels available in Calexico.
What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Calexico, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Needles to Calexico. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino, walk to 2nd @ L Street, take the bus to San Bernardino, then take the bus to Calexico Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Calexico in around 4h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Needles Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–210
- Business Class
- $70–260
Train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $35–75
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $35–120
- Business - advance purchase
- $50–240
- Business Class
- $85–290
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $22–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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