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How to get fromNeedles to Ridgecrestby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needles to Ridgecrest by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Paradise

    best
    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 South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus230
    12h 52m

  2. Drive 224 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Ridgecrestcar224 mi
    3h 42m
    $41–60

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus230
    15h 16m
    $67–363

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Ridgecrest. However, you can take the train to Kingman Station, walk to Kingman Station, take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the bus to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., and Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. in around 15h 16m.

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