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How to get fromSanta Monica to Ridgecrestby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ridgecrest by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    8h 25m
    $23–31

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Monica Pier to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    8h 38m
    $38–53

  3. Drive  151 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Ridgecrestcar car 151 mi
    2h 45m
    $28–40

Santa Monica to Ridgecrest by tram, subway, train, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Monica Pier to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 8h 38m.

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