There are 2 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395 / ...
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus 395 / ...
12h 46m$93–133Drive 322.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sand Harbor to Ridgecrestcar 322.9 mi
6h 7m$59–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 and Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Lake Tahoe and Ridgecrest is 359 miles. The road distance is 324.8 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus which takes 12h 46m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 station.
Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Ridgecrest.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Ridgecrest via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Kingsbury Transit Center, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, and Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street in around 12h 46m.
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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