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

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There are 4 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Needles by bus, train, car, plane, shuttle, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union StationbusFlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    9h 44m
    $62–387

  2. Drive 327.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Needlescar327.3 mi
    5h 45m
    $60–87

  3. Fly, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSBA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    8h 13m
    $128–422

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los AngelestrainPacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    10h 12m
    $78–448

Santa Barbara to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Santa Barbara to Needles Station via Los Angeles in around 10h 12m.

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