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How to get fromNeedles to Montereyby train, shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, subway or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Needles to Monterey by train, shuttle, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, subway, or car

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  1. Train, shuttle, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeLAS - MRY
    9h 5m
    $126–417

  2. Drive 490.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Montereycar490.9 mi
    8h 23m
    $90–130

  3. Train, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Los Angeles to Salinas - 116 E Alisal StshuttleCbx
    17h 18m
    $102–420

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    18h 23m
    $134–500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    20h 31m

  6. Train, shuttle, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeLAS - SJC
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 28m
    $173–344

  7. Train, shuttle, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeLAS - SFO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    11h 33m
    $613–1,419

  8. Train, shuttle, fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
    3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeLAS - OAK
    4. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    5. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    12h 11m
    $222–438

Needles to Monterey by train, bus, foot, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to Tyler / Franklin via Los Angeles, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 18h 23m.

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