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How to get fromRidgecrest to Orange Countyby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Orange County by bus, train, car, 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 Santa Anatrain train
    8h 23m
    $31–51

  2. Bus, train via Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.

    cheapest
    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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 14m
    $27–42

  3. Drive 159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Orange Countycar car 159.7 mi
    2h 50m
    $30–43

  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 to Santa Anabus bus
    9h 53m
    $72–111

Ridgecrest to Orange County by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 210 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Santa Ana via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Los Angeles in around 9h 53m.

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