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How to get fromRidgecrest to Santa Mariaby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Maria 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 Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 42m
    $86–125

  2. Drive 218.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Santa Mariacar car 218.5 mi
    4h 36m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, train via Glendale

    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 Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 1m
    $75–159

  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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus bus
    3. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 53m
    $104–180

Ridgecrest to Santa Maria by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Santa Maria Transit Center via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop, UCSB North Hall Inbound, and Hollister at Kellogg in around 11h 42m.

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