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

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There are 4 ways to get from California to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $223–368

  2. Drive 297.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Lake Havasu Citycar car 297.8 mi
    4h 56m
    $55–79

  3. Fly from Long Beach Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LGB - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 19m
    $126–386

  4. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane FAT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    8h 12m
    $186–516

Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 357.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from California to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the train to Needles Station then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Lake Havasu City in around 4h 56m.

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