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How to get fromSalinas to Needlesby train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Salinas to Needles by train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    16h 24m
    $128–488

  2. Drive 475.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Needlescar car 475.2 mi
    8h
    $87–126

  3. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SJC - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $184–558

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los Angelesshuttle bus San Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    15h 10m
    $99–416

  5. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SFO - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $611–1,610

  6. Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MRY - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $137–446

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus bus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane OAK - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $187–509

  8. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $154–647

Salinas to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Salinas to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 16h 24m.

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