There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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 GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Tulare Internationalbus
6h 11m$32–48Bus via Tulare Bus Stop
cheapest- 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 Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus
6h 33m$17–26Drive 147.7 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Tularecar 147.7 mi
3h 44m$27–39
Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to bus via Tulare Bus Stop which costs $17 - $26 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. and arriving at Tulare International via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Tulare is 196 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 11m and costs $30 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Tulare bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. 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 44m to drive from Ridgecrest to Tulare.
There are 75+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Tulare International via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., GET Downtown Transit Center, and Bakersfield in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
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
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
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
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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- [email protected]
- Website
- Limousine Express
Bus from Bakersfield to Tulare International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once 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
- 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
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
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