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How to get fromTijuana to Needlesby train (Amtrak), bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tijuana to Needles by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    10h 51m
    $67–170

  2. Drive 305.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tijuana to Needlescar305.9 mi
    5h 57m
    $56–81

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro, CA to Las Vegasbus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Kingman, AZbus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 43m
    $117–226

  4. Bus, train via Riverside

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Oceansidebus
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    3. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 31m
    $84–167

Tijuana to Needles by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and Needles, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Needles Station via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 10h 51m.

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