There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, 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
7h 37m$23–34Drive 142.7 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatorycar 142.7 mi
2h 58m$26–38Bus
- 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 Train Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
8h 16m$42–89
Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory is to bus and train which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Griffith Observatory is 186 miles. The road distance is 143.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 37m and costs $23 - $35.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Ridgecrest to Griffith Observatory.
There are 4243+ hotels available in Griffith Observatory.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Griffith Observatory via Carl's Jr./Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, Vermont / Sunset Station, Vermont Ave & Sunset Blvd, and Griffith Observatory in around 8h 16m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.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/
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
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
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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