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

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There are 5 ways to get from Vista to Lake Havasu City by train, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    10h 5m
    $222–380

  2. Drive 268.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Vista to Lake Havasu Citycar car 268.1 mi
    5h 22m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to Phoenix, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane CLD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    7h 41m
    $292–544

  4. Train, taxi via Riverside

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    10h 57m
    $214–352

  5. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane CLD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Lake Havasu City, AZshuttle bus
    8h 36m
    $130–396

Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vista to Lake Havasu City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Vista to Lake Havasu City. However, you can take the vehicle to Oceanside Transit Center, walk to Oceanside, take the train to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the train to Needles Station, then take the taxi to Lake Havasu City. Alternatively, you can drive from Vista to Lake Havasu City in around 5h 22m.

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