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How to get fromCarlsbad to Ridgecrestby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlsbad to Ridgecrest by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    9h 31m
    $25–35

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    11h 23m
    $38–111

  3. Drive 197.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Ridgecrestcar car 197.2 mi
    3h 33m
    $36–52

  4. Train, bus via Santa Ana

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana 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
    10h 28m
    $31–44

  5. Train, bus via Los Angeles

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Glendale Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glendale to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    11h
    $50–91

Carlsbad to Ridgecrest by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 23m.

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