There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus
14h 24m$115–173Drive 232.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Morro Baycar 232.9 mi
4h 52m$43–62Bus, train
- 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 Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain
15h 11m$86–172Bus, train via Santa Barbara
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain
14h 35m$115–198
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Morro Bay is 410 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay without a car is to bus which takes 14h 24m and costs $110 - $180.
It takes approximately 14h 24m to get from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Morro Bay is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Ridgecrest to Morro Bay.
There are 224+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Morro Bay Park via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 14h 24m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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