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How to get fromLos Angeles to Searles Valleyby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Los Angeles to Searles Valley by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the taxi from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Searles Valleytaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $144–185

  2. Drive 161.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Searles Valleycar car 161.6 mi
    3h 37m
    $30–43

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Mojave

    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 Hospital/China Lake Blvd.bus bus 230
    4. Take the taxi from Ridgecrest Hospital/China Lake Blvd. to Searles Valleytaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $109–136

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  • Distance: 187 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Searles Valley, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Searles Valley. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, then take the taxi to Searles Valley. Alternatively, you can drive from Los Angeles to Searles Valley in around 3h 37m.

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