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

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Ridgecrest by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Anaheim

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak 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 12m
    $51–74

  2. Drive 170.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Ridgecrestcar car 170.9 mi
    3h
    $32–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station 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
    11h 53m
    $82–120

  4. Bus, train

    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
    13h 13m
    $40–69

Palm Springs to Ridgecrest by bus and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 53m.

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