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How to get fromNeedles to El Centroby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needles to El Centro by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2055
    10h 34m
    $78–169

  2. Drive 199.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to El Centrocar car 199.7 mi
    4h 13m
    $37–53

  3. Train, bus via Indio

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 35m
    $118–215

Needles to El Centro by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Needles to El Centro. 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 El Centro Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to El Centro in around 4h 13m.

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