What is the cheapest way to get from Needles to Long Beach?

The cheapest way to get from Needles to Long Beach is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Needles to Long Beach?

The fastest way to get from Needles to Long Beach is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct train between Needles and Long Beach?

No, there is no direct train from Needles station to Long Beach station. However, there are services departing from Needles Station and arriving at 1st Street Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Needles to Long Beach?

The distance between Needles and Long Beach is 309 miles. The road distance is 269.3 miles.

How do I travel from Needles to Long Beach without a car?

The best way to get from Needles to Long Beach without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Needles to Long Beach?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Needles to Long Beach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Needles to Long Beach train from?

Needles to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Needles Station.

Where does the Needles to Long Beach train arrive?

Needles to Long Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Needles to Long Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between Needles to Long Beach is 269 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Needles to Long Beach.

Where can I stay near Long Beach?

There are 869+ hotels available in Long Beach.

Needles to Long Beach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Needles to Long Beach by train, bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train (Amtrak)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain Southwest Chief
2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus FlixBus 2030
7h 46m
$126–193
Drive 267.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Needles to Long Beachcar 267.8 mi
4h 32m
$45–64
Train, shuttle, fly
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Kingman Stationtrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle
3. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane LAS - LGB
7h 43m
$151–404
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
8h 53m
$176–269

Needles to Long Beach by train, bus, and tram

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7h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Needles, CA, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Needles Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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