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How to get fromLake Elsinore to Lake Havasu Cityby train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Elsinore to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $202–335

  2. Drive 247.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Elsinore to Lake Havasu Citycar car 247.7 mi
    4h 55m
    $46–66

  3. Taxi, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 36m
    $500–1,120

  4. Taxi, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Elsinore to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SNA - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    6h 31m
    $378–873

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Elsinore to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Elsinore to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Perris Transit Center, take the line 22 bus to Vine St. Mobility Hub, walk to Riverside, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Elsinore to Lake Havasu City in around 4h 55m.

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