There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Maderabus 1
- Take the bus from Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera to Bass Lake - Pines Resortbus
10h 23m$37–60Drive 239.7 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Bass Lakecar 239.7 mi
5h 45m$44–64Bus via Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera to Bass Lake - Pines Resortbus
11h$68–100Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus 395
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus Mmx / ...
- Drive from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Bass Lakecar
8h 21m$94–132
Ridgecrest to Bass Lake by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 10h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Bass Lake - Pines Resort via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Bass Lake is 327 miles. The road distance is 241.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake without a car is to bus which takes 10h 23m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Bass Lake bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Bass Lake bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Bass Lake is 241 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Ridgecrest to Bass Lake.
There are 337+ hotels available in Bass Lake.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Bass Lake, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Bass Lake - Pines Resort via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera in around 10h 23m.
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Madera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://eplalimo.com/
- One Way
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 559-675-0721
- Website
- maderactc.org
Bus from Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera to Bass Lake - Pines Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.maderactc.org
Bus from Intermodal Center/Downtown Madera to Bass Lake - Pines Resort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.maderactc.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Madera Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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