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How to get fromNeedles to San Diegoby train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Needles to San Diego by train (Amtrak), car, train, shuttle, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    10h 18m
    $81–176

  2. Drive 289.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to San Diegocar289.2 mi
    5h 39m
    $53–77

  3. Train, shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly

    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 Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAS - SAN
    7h 28m
    $123–454

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San BernardinotrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegobusFlixBus 2015 / ...
    10h 22m
    $59–186

  5. Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    9h
    $135–507

Needles to San Diego by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 18m.

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