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Trip Overview

The average bus between Independence and Ridgecrest takes 15h 7m and the fastest bus takes 9h 42m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Independence to Ridgecrest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 7m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
$75
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Independence to Ridgecrest bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Independence and Ridgecrest. The service departs Independence at 9:35 AM in the morning, which arrives into Ridgecrest at 06:07:00. All services require a transfer at Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Road and take an average of 15h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit20h 32m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit20h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit20h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Eastern Sierra Transit AuthorityKern Transit9h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Independence to Ridgecrest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 124.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 7m

What companies run services between Independence, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

Eastern Sierra Transit Authority operates a bus from Aberdeen - 150 Tinemaha Road to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street twice daily. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 1h 56m.

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