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How to get fromAustin to Ridgecrestby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Austin to Ridgecrest by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeAUS - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    12h 46m
    $161–530

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeAUS - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    14h 42m
    $137–586

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Fort Worthbus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus150
    5. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus227
    41h 23m
    $286–516

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Los Angelestrain
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus230
    44h 18m
    $230–532

  5. Drive 1,413 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Ridgecrestcar1,413 mi
    22h 44m
    $258–373

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeAUS - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    13h 40m
    $151–470

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeAUS - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    13h 32m

  8. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeAUS - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    14h 55m
    $168–738

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeAUS - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus
    16h 22m
    $228–588

Austin to Ridgecrest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 41h 23m.

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