There are 3 ways to get from Montebello 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 Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.250 / ...
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.230
7h 50m$22–29Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.150
- Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.227
9h 36m$63–73Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from Montebello to Ridgecrest147.5 mi
3h 4m$27–39
Montebello to Ridgecrest by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montebello to Ridgecrest is to train and bus which costs $21 - $29 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Montebello to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Montebello to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from The Shops At Montebello Layover and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Montebello and Ridgecrest is 179 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montebello to Ridgecrest without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 50m and costs $21 - $29.
It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Montebello to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Montebello to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Montebello to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montebello to Ridgecrest is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Montebello to Ridgecrest.
There are 24+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Montebello, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from The Shops At Montebello Layover to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 36m.
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- 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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