There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus
11h 49m$45–73Bus, train via Yuma
- Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus 10
15h 51m$76–170Drive 276.8 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to El Centrocar 276.8 mi
4h 55m$51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus
13h 5m$76–138Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus 230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
13h 24m$46–78
Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro is to bus and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to El Centro. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at El Centro Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and El Centro is 390 miles. The road distance is 278.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 49m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 11h 49m to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to El Centro bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to El Centro bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to El Centro is 278 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Ridgecrest to El Centro.
There are 82+ hotels available in El Centro.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to El Centro Bus Stop via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 13h 5m.
- 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
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
Bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- 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 Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 928-783-2235
- Website
- ycipta.org
Bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.ycipta.org/
- Youth 5-18 w/ Student ID, Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adults 19-64
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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