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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oceanside to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    8h 53m
    $212–347

  2. Drive 273.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oceanside to Lake Havasu Citycar car 273.3 mi
    5h 28m
    $50–72

  3. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 59m
    $187–670

  4. Train, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    8h 55m
    $220–374

  5. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 9m
    $292–544

  6. Fly Mcclellan–Palomar Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    8h 4m
    $130–396

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar152Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 387.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Oceanside to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the train to Riverside - Downtown, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Oceanside to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 28m.

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