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How to get fromRidgecrest to Lake Havasu Cityby bus, car, train, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Lake Havasu City by bus, car, train, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, drive, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wal-Mart/China Lake Blvd. to McDonald's/California City Blvd.bus bus 230
    2. Drive from McDonald's/California City Blvd. to Victorville Amtrakcar car
    3. Take the train from Victorville Amtrak to Needles Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $200–322

  2. Drive 266.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Lake Havasu Citycar car 266.8 mi
    4h 32m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    11h 24m
    $162–212

Ridgecrest to Lake Havasu City by bus and shuttle

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ridgecrest to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 362.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the bus to McDonald's/California City Blvd., drive to Victorville Amtrak, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Lake Havasu City, AZ via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal, Harry Reid International, and Harry Reid International in around 11h 24m.

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