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How to get fromYosemite Valley to Needlesby bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Needles by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Amtrak/Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    16h 49m
    $112–282

  2. Drive 473.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Needlescar473.8 mi
    8h 33m
    $87–125

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Mammoth Mountain Inncar
    2. Take the bus from Mammoth Mountain Inn to Golden Valley Park & Ridebus
    3. Take the train from Via Princessa to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    17h 10m
    $471–588

  4. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeFAT - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 5m
    $161–489

  5. Bus, train via Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Amtrak/Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    17h
    $117–223

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Curry Village to Amtrak/Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    20h 3m

  7. Bus to Merced Municipal Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Airportbus
    2. Fly from Merced Municipal Airport (MCE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMCE - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h 24m
    $263–341

  8. Bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeFAT - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain
    14h 45m
    $119–459

  9. Bus, bus to Stockton Metropolitan Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Merced Transpobus
    2. Take the bus from Merced to Stocktonbus
    3. Fly from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeSCK - LAS
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    5. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    13h 30m
    $176–485

Yosemite Valley to Needles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Yosemite Valley to Needles. However, you can take the bus to Amtrak/Greyhound Station, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Needles Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yosemite Valley to Needles Station via Mammoth Mountain Inn, Golden Valley Park & Ride, Via Princessa, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 17h 10m.

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