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

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu City by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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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 Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    11h 54m

  2. Drive  163 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu Citycar car 163 mi
    3h 14m
    $29–42

  3. Drive, bus, shuttle

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indiocar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio to Phoenixbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix to Kingman, AZbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    12h 37m
    $152–213

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  • Distance: 463.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 54m

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, take the bus to Fullerton Amtrak Station, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Lake Havasu City, AZ via Indio, Phoenix, Kingman, AZ, and Kingman, AZ in around 12h 37m.

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