There are 3 ways to get from Anaheim to Ridgecrest by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus 250 / ...
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus 230
8h 8m$23–31Bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
- Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus 227
9h 53mDrive 154.5 mi
- Drive from Anaheim to Ridgecrestcar 154.5 mi
2h 48m$29–41
Anaheim to Ridgecrest by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anaheim to Ridgecrest is to train and bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Anaheim to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Anaheim to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Anaheim-Center St Promenade and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Anaheim and Ridgecrest is 196 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from Anaheim to Ridgecrest without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 8m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Anaheim to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Anaheim to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Anaheim to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Anaheim to Ridgecrest is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Anaheim to Ridgecrest.
There are 25+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Anaheim-Center St Promenade to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 6, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 53m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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