There are 3 ways to get from Inyokern to Santa Ana by bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
6h 29m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana
8h 8m$31–128Drive 162.1 mi
- Drive from Inyokern to Santa Ana162.1 mi
2h 52m$30–43
Inyokern to Santa Ana by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inyokern to Santa Ana is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Inyokern to Santa Ana is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Inyokern to Santa Ana. However, there are services departing from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street and arriving at Santa Ana via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Inyokern and Santa Ana is 187 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Inyokern to Santa Ana without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Inyokern to Santa Ana, including transfers.
Inyokern to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, depart from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street station.
Inyokern to Santa Ana bus services, operated by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, arrive at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inyokern to Santa Ana is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Inyokern to Santa Ana.
There are 1471+ hotels available in Santa Ana.
What companies run services between Inyokern, CA, USA and Santa Ana, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Santa Ana via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19–85
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