There are 2 ways to get from Needles to Whittier by train (Amtrak) or car
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Needles to Whittier by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needles to Whittier is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Needles to Whittier is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Needles and Whittier is 334 miles. The road distance is 249.6 miles.
The best way to get from Needles to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 9h 50m and costs $40 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Needles to Whittier, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Whittier is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Needles to Whittier.
There are 1277+ hotels available in Whittier.
What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Whittier, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Los Angeles twice daily. Tickets cost $40–130 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Needles Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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