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

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $212–362

  2. Drive 280.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Lake Havasu Citycar car 280.4 mi
    5h 25m
    $52–74

  3. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $311–896

  4. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    8h 26m
    $189–649

  5. Fly to Scottsdale Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Scottsdale Airport (SCF)plane plane SNA - SCF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 42m
    $323–601

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 349.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Costa Mesa to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Costa Mesa to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 25m.

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