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

The cheapest way to get from Needles to Merced is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Needles to Merced is to drive which takes 7h 8m and costs $75 - $120.

How far is it from Needles to Merced?

The distance between Needles and Merced is 572 miles. The road distance is 436 miles.

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

The best way to get from Needles to Merced without a car is to train and bus via Victorville which takes 12h 59m and costs $80 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 12h 59m to get from Needles to Merced, including transfers.

Can I drive from Needles to Merced?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Merced is 436 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Needles to Merced.

Where can I stay near Merced?

There are 33+ hotels available in Merced.

Needles to Merced - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Needles to Merced by train, bus, car, or plane

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 via Victorville
best
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Merced
12h 59m
$83–165
Drive 433.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needles to Merced433.5 mi
7h 8m
$80–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelesSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to MercedFlixBus 2007
15h 3m
$96–205
Train, bus, fly to Merced Municipal Airport
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Station
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)LAS - MCE
9h
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelesSouthwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus StopGreyhound US0810
15h 3m
$96–205
Train, bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardino
2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CA
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Merced
15h 39m
$107–239
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Station
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminal
3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfield
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Merced
16h 27m
Train, bus, fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Station
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)LAS - SCK
4. Take the bus from Stockton to Merced
10h 44m
Train, bus, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Station
2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)LAS - FAT
4. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stop
10h 55m

Needles to Merced by train, bus, and foot

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12h 59mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.2 mi
Duration: 12h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Merced. However, you can take the train to Victorville Amtrak, walk to Victorville Bus Stop, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Sylmar / San Fernando, walk to Sylmar Station, take the line 761 bus to Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon, then take the bus to Merced. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Merced via Los Angeles and Los Angeles Union Station in around 15h 3m.

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