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How to get fromRidgecrest to Palm Desertby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Palm Desert by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 50m
    $39–64

  2. Drive  186.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Palm Desertcar car 186.7 mi
    3h 16m
    $35–50

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    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 Downtown to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 35m
    $39–57

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 48m
    $47–71

  5. 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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 58m
    $80–123

  6. Bus, train via Fontana

    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 L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 34m
    $69–94

Ridgecrest to Palm Desert by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 11h 58m.

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