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How to get fromLa Quinta to Lake Havasu Cityby bus, train, taxi, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from La Quinta to Lake Havasu City by bus, train, taxi, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $253–412

  2. Drive 179.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Quinta to Lake Havasu Citycar car 179.8 mi
    3h 29m
    $33–48

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001 / ...
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus Phoenix
    8h 9m
    $325–375

  4. Fly, 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 17m
    $542–886

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen

    1. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen 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
    9h 14m
    $232–373

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 La Quinta to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 372.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA and Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA?

There is no direct connection from La Quinta to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, 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 a vehicle from La Quinta to Lake Havasu City, AZ via Indio Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 8h 9m.

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