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How to get fromPalm Desert to Lake Havasu Cityby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Desert to Lake Havasu City by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train, taxi via Indio, CA

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $253–413

  2. Drive 182 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Lake Havasu Citycar car 182 mi
    3h 31m
    $34–48

  3. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane PSP - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 5m
    $509–848

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    $198–334

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane PSP - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 53m
    $362–751

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 372.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Palm Desert to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the taxi to Indio, CA, take the bus to San Bernardino, CA, walk to San Bernardino Transit Center, take the line 4 bus to 2nd Street @ L Street, walk to San Bernardino, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Palm Desert to Lake Havasu City in around 3h 31m.

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