There are 2 ways to get from Needles to Irvine by train (Amtrak) or car
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Needles to Irvine by train
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The cheapest way to get from Needles to Irvine is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Irvine is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Needles station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at Tustin via Riverside - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Needles and Irvine is 300 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Needles to Irvine, including transfers.
Needles to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.
Needles to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Irvine is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Needles to Irvine.
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Needles Station to Tustin via Riverside - Downtown in around 8h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Needles Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
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