There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 53m$56–107Bus, train via Oceanside
cheapest- 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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain
11h 31m$28–42Bus
- 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 to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
11h 3m$102–153Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Black's Beachcar 218.3 mi
3h 53m$40–58
Ridgecrest to Black's Beach by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach is to bus and train via Oceanside which costs $28 - $45 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at N Torrey Pines Rd & John J Hopkins Dr via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Black's Beach is 285 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 53m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Black's Beach bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Black's Beach bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Black's Beach is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Ridgecrest to Black's Beach.
There are 2308+ hotels available in Black's Beach.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Black's Beach, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to N Torrey Pines Rd & John J Hopkins Dr via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 11h 3m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- 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/
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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- [email protected]
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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