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How to get fromSanta Barbara to Lake Havasu Cityby train, taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $253–438

  2. Drive 369.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Lake Havasu Citycar car 369.7 mi
    6h 35m
    $68–98

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus Las Vegas
    14h 58m
    $235–305

  4. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBA - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 31m
    $276–387

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane SBA - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    6h 54m
    $402–614

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

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara 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
    10h 30m
    $225–1,076

Santa Barbara to Lake Havasu City by bus and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 460.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Barbara to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the train to Los Angeles, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Lake Havasu City, AZ via South Strip Transit Terminal, Harry Reid International, and Harry Reid International in around 14h 58m.

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