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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier 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 29m
    $211–345

  2. Drive 283.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Clemente to Lake Havasu Citycar car 283.5 mi
    5h 42m
    $52–75

  3. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    9h 14m
    $212–1,050

  4. Train, taxi via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak 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 32m
    $219–372

  5. Train to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    9h 17m
    $141–419

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SNA - PHX
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    9h 23m
    $320–908

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

Calendar179Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 366 mi
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from San Clemente 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 San Clemente to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 42m.

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