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

The cheapest way to get from Needles to Indio is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needles to Indio is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Needles to Indio?

The distance between Needles and Indio is 321 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needles to Indio without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 55m and costs $60 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Needles to Indio, including transfers.

Can I drive from Needles to Indio?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Indio is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Needles to Indio.

Where can I stay near Indio?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Indio.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Indio 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
1. Take the train from Needles Station to San BernardinoSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CALa
8h 55m
$61–149
Drive 166.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needles to Indio166.1 mi
2h 49m
$31–44
Train, bus via Fontana
1. Take the train from Needles Station to San BernardinoSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus StationHuntington Park
9h 5m
$80–170
Train, bus via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen
1. Take the train from Needles Station to San BernardinoSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen10
9h 20m
$34–191
Train, bus via Riverside
1. Take the train from Needles Station to RiversideSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Riverside to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2055
9h 29m
$43–194

Needles to Indio by train, foot, and bus

13Weekly Services

8h 55mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Needles to Indio.

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Distance: 318.8 mi
Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Indio. However, you can take the train to San Bernardino, walk to San Bernardino Depot, take the train to San Bernardino - Downtown, walk to San Bernardino, CA, then take the bus to Indio, CA. Alternatively, you can drive from Needles to Indio in around 2h 49m.

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