There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Duarte by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway395 Route South
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union StationAV Line
5h 37m$65–84Bus, train via Mojave
cheapest- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
7h 28m$23–31Drive 143.8 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Duarte143.8 mi
2h 32m$27–38
Ridgecrest to Duarte by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Duarte is to bus and train via Mojave which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Duarte is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Duarte is 184 miles. The road distance is 144.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Duarte without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs $65 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Ridgecrest to Duarte, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Duarte is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Ridgecrest to Duarte.
There are 393+ hotels available in Duarte.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Duarte, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Duarte. However, you can take the taxi to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Union Station - Metro A-Line, then take the vehicle to Duarte / City of Hope Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Ridgecrest to Duarte in around 2h 32m.
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- 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
- 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 Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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 MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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