There are 3 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Hemet by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- 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 L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain
10h 50m$31–44Drive 157.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Hemetcar 157.5 mi
2h 49m$29–42Bus
- 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 Riversidebus
12h 11m
Ridgecrest to Hemet by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Hemet is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Hemet is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Hemet. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Florida + Ramona via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, Vine St. Mobility Hub and Perris Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Hemet is 273 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Hemet without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 10h 50m to get from Ridgecrest to Hemet, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Hemet bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Hemet bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Hemet is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Ridgecrest to Hemet.
There are 149+ hotels available in Hemet.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Hemet, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Florida + Ramona via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, Riverside, Vine St. Mobility Hub, and Perris Transit Center in around 12h 11m.
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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 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 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 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
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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