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How to get fromNeedles to Mercedby train, bus, car, shuttle or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus via Victorville

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Mercedbus bus
    12h 59m
    $83–183

  2. Drive 433.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Mercedcar car 433.5 mi
    7h 12m
    $80–115

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mercedbus bus FlixBus 2007
    15h 3m
    $92–233

  4. Train, shuttle, fly to Merced Municipal Airport

    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 Merced Municipal Airport (MCE)plane plane LAS - MCE
    7h 54m
    $187–298

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    15h 3m
    $82–233

  6. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles - Pacoima to Bakersfield, CAbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield, CA to Mercedbus bus
    15h 39m
    $124–254

  7. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Mercedbus bus
    16h 27m

  8. Train, shuttle, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane LAS - FAT
    4. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Merced Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 53m
    $163–493

  9. Train, shuttle, fly to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, bus

    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 Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)plane plane LAS - SCK
    4. Take the bus from Stockton to Mercedbus bus
    9h 41m
    $159–435

Needles to Merced by train, bus, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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