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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgecrestby train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgecrest by train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    8h 4m
    $27–40

  2. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Los Angeles-LAX to Ridgecrestrideshare rideshare 156.9 mi
    2h 50m

  3. Drive 156.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgecrestcar car 156.9 mi
    2h 50m
    $29–42

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles 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
    9h 18m
    $49–74

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Ridgecrest by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 18m.

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