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How to get fromRidgecrest to Santa Anaby bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    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 train from Los Angeles to Santa Anatrain train
    8h 23m
    $30–50

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Glendaletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 50m
    $26–42

  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 Santa Anabus bus
    8h 48m
    $46–103

  4. Drive 159.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Santa Anacar car 159.1 mi
    2h 51m
    $29–42

Ridgecrest to Santa Ana by bus, train, and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Ana.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Santa Ana via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 8h 48m.

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