There are 3 ways to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest by bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus 230
8h 24m$77–117Drive 232.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrestcar 232.5 mi
3h 54m$43–62Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Ridgecrest232.5 mi
3h 54m
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Harry Reid International and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via South Strip Transit Terminal and Carl's Jr./Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Ridgecrest is 291 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.
The best way to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Strip Transit Terminal station.
Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Las Vegas Airport (LAS) to Ridgecrest.
There are 25+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Las Vegas Airport (LAS), USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Harry Reid International to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via SSTT Exit, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 8h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Las Vegas-LAS to Ridgecrest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Las Vegas Airport (LAS) and Ridgecrest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







