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How to get fromDesert Hot Springs to Lake Havasu Cityby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    7h 39m
    $231–377

  2. Drive 189.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Havasu Citycar car 189.9 mi
    3h 51m
    $35–51

  3. Bus, train, taxi via Varner at Harry Oliver

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    12h 9m
    $200–335

  4. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 4m
    $507–845

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PSP - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $360–748

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA and Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Desert Hot Springs to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd Street @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can take the line 2 bus to El Cielo at Baristo, walk to El Cielo at Kirk Douglas, take the line 4 bus to Varner at Harry Oliver, take the bus to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd Street @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City.

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