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How to get fromRidgecrest to Thousand Oaksby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Thousand Oaks by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    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 Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    4. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Moorparktrain train
    9h 36m
    $31–55

  2. Bus, train, line 224 bus, line 161 bus

    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 Sylmar / San Fernandotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Sylmar Station to Lankershim / Chandlerbus bus 224
    5. Take the bus from North Hollywood Station to Canoga Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Canoga Station to Thousand Oaks / Skylinebus bus 161
    9h 45m
    $21–31

  3. Drive 158.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Thousand Oakscar car 158.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $29–42

  4. 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 Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pacific View Mall to Thousand Oaks Transit Centerbus bus 50 / ...
    11h 8m
    $66–99

Ridgecrest to Thousand Oaks by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Thousand Oaks Transit Center via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, Oxnard, Otc, Mills & Telegraph, and Pacific View Mall in around 11h 8m.

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