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How to get fromRidgecrest to South Lake Tahoeby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to South Lake Tahoe by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395 Route North / ...
    9h 15m
    $93–130

  2. Drive 312.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to South Lake Tahoecar car 312.3 mi
    5h 58m
    $57–83

  3. Bus via Mojave

    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 - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395bus bus 395
    12h 29m
    $65–103

Ridgecrest to South Lake Tahoe by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ridgecrest to US 50/Bigler Ave via Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 9h 15m.

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