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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Palm Springs by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train via Anaheim

    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 bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 3m
    $51–76

  2. Drive 171.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Palm Springscar car 171.6 mi
    3h 1m
    $32–46

  3. 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 Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 18m
    $101–153

  4. Bus, train

    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
    11h 57m
    $42–70

Ridgecrest to Palm Springs by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 11h 18m.

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