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How to get fromRidgecrest to Carmelby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Carmel by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Los Angeles to Salinastrain train
    16h 28m
    $200–353

  2. Drive 325 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Carmelcar car 325 mi
    6h 18m
    $60–86

  3. 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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    16h 56m
    $156–246

  4. Bus, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BFL - SFO
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 53m
    $114–318

  5. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 30m
    $161–296

Ridgecrest to Carmel by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 552.4 mi
  • Duration: 16h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carmel Amtrak Bus Stop via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Salinas in around 16h 56m.

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