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How to get fromRidgecrest to Carlsbadby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 32m
    $26–37

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    11h 48m
    $57–143

  3. Drive 197.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Carlsbadcar car 197.8 mi
    3h 32m
    $37–53

  4. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 35m
    $50–92

Ridgecrest to Carlsbad by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 11h 48m.

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