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Trip Overview

The average bus between Thousand Oaks and Ridgecrest takes 22h 48m and the fastest bus takes 11h 9m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Thousand Oaks 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.

22h 48m
Duration
271 mi
Distance
6 times a week
Frequency

Thousand Oaks to Ridgecrest bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Thousand Oaks and Ridgecrest. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thousand Oaks is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Ridgecrest at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Flower St & 7th St and take an average of 22h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit11h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit24h 39m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit17h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit11h 9m • 4 changes
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    Arrives +3 days

    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit2d 13h • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    LA DOTLA DOTAmtrakKern TransitKern Transit11h 9m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thousand Oaks 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.

Map of how to get from Thousand Oaks to Ridgecrest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 22h 48m

What companies run services between Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hampshire Rd & Townsgate Rd to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Flower St & 7th St, 7th St & Hope St, Alameda St & Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h.

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