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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles AmtraktrainSouthwest Chief
    16h 24m
    $122–200

  2. Drive 475.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salinas to Needlescar475.2 mi
    8h
    $87–126

  3. Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSFO - LAS
    4. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    11h 37m

  4. Shuttle, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Salinas - 116 E Alisal St to Los AngelesshuttleSan Jose
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles AmtraktrainSouthwest Chief
    15h 10m
    $99–146

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly, bus, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San Jose Airport Terminal Ashuttle
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSJC - LAS
    3. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    11h 33m

  6. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMRY - LAS
    2. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    3. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    11h 17m

  7. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeOAK - LAS
    4. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    12h 24m

  8. Bus, train to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
    2. Take the train from San Jose Station to Lathrop Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    4. Take the bus from Mccarran International Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Kingmanbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtraktrain
    13h

Salinas to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest 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 Amtrak via Los Angeles in around 16h 24m.

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