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How to get fromBig Bear Lake to Ridgecrestby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Bear Lake to Ridgecrest by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino Depot to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    11h 19m
    $26–42

  2. Drive 133.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Bear Lake to Ridgecrestcar car 133.4 mi
    2h 36m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd Stbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    11h 26m
    $65–100

Big Bear Lake to Ridgecrest by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Big Bear Lake, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, San Bernardino, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 26m.

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