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How to get fromLake Havasu City to Bakersfieldby shuttle, plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Havasu City to Bakersfield by shuttle, plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Shuttle, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    5h 36m
    $313–578

  2. Drive 313.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Havasu City to Bakersfieldcar car 313.2 mi
    5h 19m
    $58–83

  3. Taxi, train, bus via Victorville

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Havasu City to Needles Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Needles Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    10h 25m
    $223–350

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Havasu City to Needles Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    11h 47m
    $245–397

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus Lake Havasu
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 36m
    $183–242

  6. Taxi, train, bus #2

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Havasu City to Needles Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 22m
    $264–417

  7. Shuttle, bus via Kingman

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Bakersfieldbus bus
    12h 33m
    $200–277

Lake Havasu City to Bakersfield by shuttle and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 629.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Havasu City to Bakersfield. However, you can take the shuttle to Sky Harbor International Airport, walk to Phoenix (PHX) airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), then take the taxi to Bakersfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Needles Station, take the train to Victorville Amtrak, walk to Victorville Transit Center, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, then take the bus to Bakersfield Train Station.

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