There are 4 ways to get from Visalia to Needles by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles StationSouthwest Chief
11h 54m$89–431Drive 343.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Visalia to Needles343.8 mi
5h 45m$63–91Bus, train via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardino
- Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Station
12h 10mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
14h 28m
Visalia to Needles by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visalia to Needles is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Visalia to Needles is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $60 - $95.
The distance between Visalia and Needles is 507 miles. The road distance is 345.9 miles.
The best way to get from Visalia to Needles without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 54m and costs $85 - $440.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Visalia to Needles, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Visalia to Needles is 346 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Visalia to Needles.
There are 25+ hotels available in Needles.
What companies run services between Visalia, CA, USA and Needles, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Visalia to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Visalia Transit Station to Needles Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, San Bernardino, and San Bernardino in around 12h 10m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Bernardino to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–65
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–210
- Business Class
- $70–260
Train from Kingman Station to Needles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $16–27
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $7–60
- Business - advance purchase
- $10–85
- Business Class
- $18–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Visalia Transit Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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