There are 3 ways to get from Modesto to Ridgecrest by bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- 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 23m$47–62Drive 285 mi
- Drive from Modesto to Ridgecrestcar 285 mi
6h 8m$52–76Bus via Fresno
- Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus 150
- Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Kern County Superior Court - Desert Sport Centerbus 227
9h 23m$63–85
Modesto to Ridgecrest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Modesto to Ridgecrest is to bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Modesto to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Modesto to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Modesto Bus Stop and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Modesto and Ridgecrest is 322 miles. The road distance is 286.7 miles.
The best way to get from Modesto to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus which takes 9h 23m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Modesto to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Modesto to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Modesto Bus Stop station.
Modesto to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Modesto to Ridgecrest is 287 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Modesto to Ridgecrest.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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/
Bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Kern County Superior Court - Desert Sport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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