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How to get fromMalibu Beach to Ridgecrestby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Malibu Beach to Ridgecrest by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Malibu Beach to Sylmar / San Fernandotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Sylmar / San Fernando to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    6h 34m
    $130–158

  2. Drive 159.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Malibu Beach to Ridgecrestcar car 159.6 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

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  • Distance: 181.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Malibu Beach, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Malibu Beach to Ridgecrest. However, you can take the taxi to Sylmar / San Fernando, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.. Alternatively, you can drive from Malibu Beach to Ridgecrest in around 3h 2m.

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