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How to get fromRidgecrest to San Diegoby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to San Diego 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 Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus bus
    10h 43m
    $106–158

  2. Drive 224.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to San Diegocar car 224.3 mi
    3h 54m
    $41–60

  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 Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to San Diegotrain train
    10h 53m
    $59–117

  4. 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 Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    11h 24m
    $41–63

Ridgecrest to San Diego by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration10h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 376.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to San Diego via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 10h 43m.

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