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

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

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  1. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SAN - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    4h 50m
    $326–481

  2. Drive 301.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Lake Havasu Citycar car 301.8 mi
    5h 54m
    $56–80

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    9h 51m
    $242–416

  4. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SAN - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $174–461

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar124Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Lake Havasu City. However, you can fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Lake Havasu City, AZ. Alternatively, you can take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City.

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