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El Monte to Ridgecrest buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between El Monte and Ridgecrest takes 22h 15m and the fastest bus takes 12h 25m. There is at least one bus per day from El Monte to Ridgecrest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 15m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
$33
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

El Monte to Ridgecrest bus times

Buses run once daily between El Monte and Ridgecrest. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from El Monte is at 3:35 PM which arrives into Ridgecrest at 11:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles Union Station and take an average of 22h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit12h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit2d 2h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit20h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit12h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit26h 55m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit20h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAKern TransitKern Transit12h 25m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 237 mi
  • Duration: 22h 15m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 8h 13m.

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