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How to get fromRidgecrest to El Centroby bus, train, car or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 49m
    $45–73

  2. Bus, train via Yuma

    1. Take the bus from Kern County Superior Court/N. China Lake Blvd. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Los Angeles to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus bus 10
    15h 51m
    $76–170

  3. Drive 276.8 mi

    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to El Centrocar car 276.8 mi
    4h 55m
    $51–73

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 5m
    $76–138

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 24m
    $46–78

Ridgecrest to El Centro by bus and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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