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How to get fromCosta Mesa to Ridgecrestby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Ridgecrest by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain 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 41m
    $40–59

  2. Drive  165.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Ridgecrestcar car 165.4 mi
    2h 56m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus 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 12m

  4. Train, bus via Oxnard

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    13h 37m

Costa Mesa to Ridgecrest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 12m.

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