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How to get fromNeedles to Santa Barbaraby train, bus, car, shuttle, plane or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Santa Barbara by train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa Barbaratrain
    10h 2m
    $75–248

  2. Drive 327.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Santa Barbaracar327.2 mi
    5h 44m
    $60–87

  3. Train, shuttle, 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 Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAS - SBA
    8h 44m
    $127–369

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Santa BarbaratrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    11h 19m
    $77–455

Needles to Santa Barbara by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Needles Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 11h 19m.

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