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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 34m
    $50–93

  2. Bus, train via San Diego

    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 Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    5. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    14h 21m
    $76–157

  3. Drive 277.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to El Centrocar car 277.1 mi
    4h 53m
    $51–74

  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 to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 40m
    $96–153

Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to El Centro Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 13h 40m.

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