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How to get fromRidgecrest to San Luis Obispoby bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to San Luis Obispo by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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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 Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    11h 11m
    $87–138

  2. Drive 223.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to San Luis Obispocar car 223.5 mi
    4h 47m
    $41–59

  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 San Luis Obispotrain train
    12h 33m
    $84–167

  4. Bus via San Luis Obispo

    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 Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispobus bus
    11h 46m
    $108–168

  5. 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 San Luis Obispotrain train
    11h 57m
    $108–193

Ridgecrest to San Luis Obispo by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 373.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Santa Barbara, and Santa Barbara Bus Stop in around 11h 11m.

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