What is the cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest?

The cheapest way to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest is to bus which costs $60 - $170 and takes 14h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest?

The fastest way to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 9h 28m and costs $85 - $130.

How far is it from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest?

The distance between Red Bluff and Ridgecrest is 527 miles. The road distance is 492.8 miles.

How do I travel from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest without a car?

The best way to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus which takes 14h 53m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest?

It takes approximately 14h 53m to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Red Bluff to Ridgecrest bus from?

Red Bluff to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Where does the Red Bluff to Ridgecrest bus arrive?

Red Bluff to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chico Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest?

Yes, the driving distance between Red Bluff to Ridgecrest is 493 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest.

Where can I stay near Ridgecrest?

There are 23+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.

Red Bluff to Ridgecrest - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Red Bluff and Ridgecrest?

No, there is no direct bus from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Chico Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

There are 6 ways to get from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest by bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Chico Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.150
5. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.227
14h 53m
$64–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
2. Take the train from Chico Amtrak to Oxnard
3. Take the bus from Oxnard to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop
4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.230
24h 56m
Drive 490 mi
1. Drive from Red Bluff to Ridgecrest490 mi
9h 28m
$90–130
Bus, fly to Meadows Field Airport
1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Redding Amtrak Bus Stop
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)RDD - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
12h 29m
$87–377
Bus via Stockton
1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Chico Amtrak
2. Take the bus from Chico Amtrak to Stockton
3. Take the bus from Stockton to Bakersfield Train Station
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.150
5. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.227
15h 42m
Bus, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Redding Amtrak Bus Stop
2. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)RDD - LAX
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
14h 12m
$75–314

Red Bluff to Ridgecrest by bus

9Weekly Buses

14h 53mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.7 mi
Duration: 14h 53m

What companies run services between Red Bluff, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Red Bluff Amtrak Bus Stop to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Chico Bus Station, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 14h 53m.

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