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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Lake Havasu Cityby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu City by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    12h 28m
    $219–354

  2. Drive 163 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu Citycar car 163 mi
    3h 14m
    $30–43

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  • Distance: 422.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu City in around 3h 14m.

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