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How to get fromJoshua Tree National Park to Ridgecrestby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 3 ways to get from Joshua Tree National Park to Ridgecrest by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    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
    13h 35m
    $65–95

  2. Drive 169.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hwy 62 & Timothy to Ridgecrestcar car 169.4 mi
    3h 10m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 29 Palms Transit Center to Palm Springs Airportbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    5. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    14h 16m
    $96–141

Joshua Tree National Park to Ridgecrest by foot, bus, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration13h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.8 mi
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from 29 Palms Transit Center to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via 29 Palms Transit Center, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 14h 16m.

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