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How to get fromTempe to Needlesby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tempe to Needles by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tempe to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus FlixBus 2047
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    7h 44m
    $83–175

  2. Drive  232.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tempe to Needlescar car 232.5 mi
    4h 23m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix to Kingman, AZbus bus Phoenix-Las Vegas
    2. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    10h 35m
    $65–114

  4. Bus, train via Deer Valley

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    11h 21m
    $121–246

Tempe to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and Needles, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tempe to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Flagstaff Train Station, walk to Flagstaff, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McClintock Dr & Apache Bl to Needles Station via Mustang TC, 52nd St & McDowell Rd, McDowell Rd & 52nd St, Phoenix, Kingman, AZ, and Kingman Station in around 10h 35m.

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