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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Havasu City to Santa Monica 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 Stationbus bus
    8h 18m
    $206–318

  2. Drive 313.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Havasu City to Santa Monicacar car 313.8 mi
    5h 15m
    $58–83

  3. Shuttle, fly to Los Angeles International 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane LAS - LAX
    6h 26m
    $193–1,004

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Havasu City to Needles Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Needles Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    9h 35m
    $233–366

  5. Shuttle, fly to Santa Monica

    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 Monica (SMO)plane plane LAS - SMO
    6h 6m
    $130–379

  6. Shuttle, fly to Burbank Bob Hope 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 Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane LAS - BUR
    7h 6m
    $253–1,102

  7. Shuttle, fly to Long Beach 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 Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane LAS - LGB
    8h 20m
    $119–264

  8. Shuttle, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Harry Reid Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane LAS - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $273–576

Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar168Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Havasu City to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Havasu City to Santa Monica. 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, walk to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, then take the vehicle to Downtown Santa Monica Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Havasu City to Santa Monica in around 5h 15m.

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