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

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    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
    5h 16m
    $373–970

  2. Drive 282.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dana Point to Lake Havasu Citycar car 282.8 mi
    5h 42m
    $52–75

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    9h 13m
    $220–373

  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
    6h 11m
    $251–723

  5. Train, taxi via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Tustin to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    10h 4m
    $210–345

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: 557.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Dana Point to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Camino Capistrano-Old Mission, walk to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City.

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