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How to get fromBakersfield to Lake Havasu Cityby plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bakersfield to Lake Havasu City by plane, shuttle, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane BFL - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 14m
    $316–590

  2. Drive 313.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bakersfield to Lake Havasu Citycar car 313.4 mi
    5h 20m
    $58–83

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus Las Vegas
    10h 8m
    $183–230

  4. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $258–423

  5. Bus, shuttle via Kingman

    1. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    12h 13m
    $204–271

Bakersfield to Lake Havasu City by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 630.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bakersfield to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bakersfield to Lake Havasu City, AZ via South Strip Transit Terminal, Harry Reid International, and Harry Reid International in around 10h 8m.

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