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

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There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $204–329

  2. Drive 238.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Lake Havasu Citycar car 238.4 mi
    4h 41m
    $44–63

  3. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ONT - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    6h 36m
    $390–563

  4. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ONT - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 26m
    $263–566

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Riverside to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the train to Needles Station then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Riverside to Lake Havasu City in around 4h 41m.

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