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How to get fromRidgecrest to Pismo Beachby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Pismo Beach by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Grover Beachbus bus
    11h 16m

  2. Drive 232.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Pismo Beachcar car 232.3 mi
    4h 47m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train

    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 Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    12h 7m
    $93–169

  4. Bus, train via Santa Barbara

    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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    11h 53m
    $112–195

  5. Bus via Santa Barbara

    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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chapala at Figueroa to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 7m
    $83–126

Ridgecrest to Pismo Beach by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 373.7 mi
  • Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Pismo Beach, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Pismo Beach via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Oxnard, and Grover Beach in around 11h 16m.

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