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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Ridgecrestby taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Ridgecrest by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    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.bus250 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus230
    10h 11m
    $131–210

  2. Drive 158.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Ridgecrestcar158.4 mi
    3h 1m
    $29–42

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Los Angelestrain
    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.bus250 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus230
    11h 45m
    $132–173

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus
    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
    11h 29m
    $162–258

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Joshua Tree, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Ridgecrest. However, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs North, take the bus to Los Angeles Union Station, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Palm Springs Amtrak, take the train to Los Angeles, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave..

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