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How to get fromNeedles to El Cajonby train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to El Cajon by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 52m
    $78–142

  2. Drive 283.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to El Cajoncar car 283.4 mi
    5h 36m
    $52–75

  3. Train, shuttle, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAS - SAN
    7h 45m
    $551–1,531

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    10h 52m
    $55–179

Needles to El Cajon by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to El Cajon Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, and Old Town Station in around 10h 52m.

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