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

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

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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. Drive 186.1 mi

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

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus 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 51m
    $54–83

  4. 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 52m
    $40–68

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus 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 21m
    $44–82

  6. Bus, train via Oxnard

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oxnardtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    14h 53m
    $128–198

Palm Desert to Ridgecrest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest 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, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 12h 21m.

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