What is the cheapest way to get from Searles Valley to Needles?

The cheapest way to get from Searles Valley to Needles is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Searles Valley to Needles?

The fastest way to get from Searles Valley to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Searles Valley to Needles?

The distance between Searles Valley and Needles is 506 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

How do I travel from Searles Valley to Needles without a car?

The best way to get from Searles Valley to Needles without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 12h 56m and costs $190 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Searles Valley to Needles?

It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Searles Valley to Needles, including transfers.

Can I drive from Searles Valley to Needles?

Yes, the driving distance between Searles Valley to Needles is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Searles Valley to Needles.

Where can I stay near Needles?

There are 27+ hotels available in Needles.

Searles Valley to Needles - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Searles Valley to Needles by taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, bus, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Searles Valley to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street
2. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Amtrak
12h 56m
$191–250
Drive 239 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Searles Valley to Needles239 mi
4h 24m
$44–63
Taxi, bus, train via Paradise
1. Take the taxi from Searles Valley to Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd.
2. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
3. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminal
4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman
5. Take the train from Kingman to Needles Amtrak
13h 45m
Taxi, bus, train via California City
1. Take the taxi from Searles Valley to Wal-Mart/China Lake Blvd.
2. Take the bus from Wal-Mart/China Lake Blvd. to Rite Aid/California City Blvd.230
3. Take the bus from Rite Aid/California City Blvd. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250
4. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
5. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Amtrak
14h 32m
$153–200

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 503.1 mi
Duration: 12h 56m

What companies run services between Searles Valley, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Searles Valley to Needles. However, you can take the taxi to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd., take the bus to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., take the bus to South Strip Transit Terminal, take the bus to Kingman, walk to Kingman, then take the train to Needles Amtrak.

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