There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tularebus 1
6h 26m$32–48Drive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Tularecar 147.7 mi
3h 45m$27–39Bus via Tulare Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus
6h 28m$34–57
Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Tulare via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Tulare is 198 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Tulare bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Tulare bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Tulare is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Ridgecrest to Tulare.
There are 71+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Tulare via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., GET Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to GET Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International to Tulare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Limousine Express
- One Way
- $27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Website
- Greyhound
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