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Trip Overview

The bus between Ridgecrest and Palm Springs takes 17h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Ridgecrest to Palm Springs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 5m
Duration
364 mi
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Ridgecrest to Palm Springs bus times

Buses run twice a week between Ridgecrest and Palm Springs. The service departs Ridgecrest at 7:44 PM in the evening, which arrives into Palm Springs at 12:50:00. All services require a transfer at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and take an average of 17h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitKern TransitAmtrakAmtrak17h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitKern TransitAmtrakAmtrak17h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ridgecrest to Palm Springs? 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.

Map of how to get from Ridgecrest to Palm Springs.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 364.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Palm Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 11h 18m.

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