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There are 5 ways to get from Needles to Visalia by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Visalia Transit StationbusGreyhound US0810
    13h 3m
    $77–400

  2. Drive 343.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needles to Visaliacar343.6 mi
    5h 42m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus via Bakersfield

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
    13h 27m

  4. Train, bus via Bakersfield #2

    1. Take the train from Needles Station to San Bernardinotrain
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
    13h 32m
    $95–263

  5. Train, bus #2

    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 Bakersfieldbus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus
    14h 12m

Needles to Visalia by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Needles to Visalia. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, walk to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Visalia Transit Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Needles Station to Visalia Transit Station via San Bernardino, San Bernardino, Bakersfield, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 13h 27m.

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