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

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There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Needles by shuttle, plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    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 a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 48m
    $169–398

  2. Drive 475.2 mi

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

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Los AngelestrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    16h 24m
    $136–300

  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 StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    15h 10m
    $99–226

  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
    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 a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    10h 10m
    $541–1,351

  6. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, 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 a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    10h 57m
    $192–479

  7. 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
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSJC - ONT
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 52m
    $144–587

  8. Bus, train to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, 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 a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 37m
    $173–546

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

    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMRY - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    9h 47m
    $132–426

Salinas to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration16h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Salinas to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 16h 24m.

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