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How to get fromPalm Desert to Ridgecrestby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Ridgecrest by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via San Bernardino

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    11h 40m
    $84–122

  2. Bus, train #3

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varner at Harry Oliver to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    13h 27m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station 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
    11h 45m
    $38–57

  4. Drive  186.1 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Ridgecrestcar car 186.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $34–50

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station 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
    11h 56m
    $38–63

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    12h 49m
    $52–81

Palm Desert to Ridgecrest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 12h 49m.

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