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How to get fromRidgecrest to El Cajonby bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ridgecrest to El Cajon by bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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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 San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    11h 4m
    $62–128

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to El Cajoncar car 225.6 mi
    4h
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train via Bakersfield

    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 to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    12h 13m
    $103–193

  4. 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 46m
    $63–128

  5. Bus via SDSU Transit Center

    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 to San Diegobus bus
    12h 58m
    $110–168

  6. Bus, train #2

    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 Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the train from Oxnard to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    13h 57m
    $125–238

Ridgecrest to El Cajon by bus, train, foot, and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.5 mi
  • Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to El Cajon Station via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Station in around 12h 46m.

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