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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Havasu City to Pismo Beach by taxi, train, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    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 Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    13h 28m
    $276–466

  2. Drive 435.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Havasu City to Pismo Beachcar car 435.1 mi
    8h 2m
    $80–115

  3. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane PHX - SBP
    8h 8m
    $423–496

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Havasu City to Needles Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Needles Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    14h 39m
    $298–524

  5. Taxi, train via Los Angeles

    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 train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    14h 45m
    $303–514

  6. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane LAS - SBP
    8h 1m
    $261–483

  7. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane LAS - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 5m
    $289–401

  8. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Santa Maria Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane LAS - SMX
    8h 8m
    $137–393

  9. Shuttle to Phoenix, fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Sky Harbor International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 13m
    $411–624

Phoenix (PHX) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Havasu City to Pismo Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 537.6 mi
  • Duration: 13h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Havasu City to Pismo Beach. However, 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 Arrivals, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Grover Beach Amtrak, then take the taxi to Pismo Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Havasu City to Pismo Beach in around 8h 2m.

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