There are 3 ways to get from Tustin to Needles by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0900
- Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 29m$126–193Drive 250.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tustin to Needlescar 250.1 mi
4h 8m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 59m$167–259
Tustin to Needles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tustin to Needles is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tustin to Needles is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Tustin to Needles station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Needles Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Tustin and Needles is 291 miles. The road distance is 251.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tustin to Needles without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Tustin to Needles, including transfers.
Tustin to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Tustin to Needles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Needles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tustin to Needles is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Tustin to Needles.
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What companies run services between Tustin, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Station once daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Victorville Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
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