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

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There are 5 ways to get from Santa Monica 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 Los Angeles to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Needles Station to Lake Havasu Citytaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $224–374

  2. Drive 313.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lake Havasu Citycar car 313.5 mi
    5h 14m
    $58–83

  3. Fly from Santa Monica, shuttle

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SMO - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 3m
    $126–386

  4. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane LAX - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $186–998

  5. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BUR - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    8h 42m
    $249–1,099

Santa Monica (SMO) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 375.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the vehicle to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines, walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, take the subway to Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, walk to Los Angeles, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Santa Monica to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 14m.

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