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How to get fromOceanside to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Oceanside to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 11m
    $59–168

  2. Drive 260.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Needlescar car 260.3 mi
    5h 15m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain train
    8h 29m
    $77–166

Oceanside to Needles by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Needles Station via Riverside in around 8h 11m.

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