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How to get fromRidgecrest to Idyllwildby bus, train, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Idyllwild by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, train, taxi via Menifee

    best
    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 L.A. Union Station to Perris - Southtrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Perris - South to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    10h 37m
    $155–196

  2. Drive 174.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Idyllwildcar car 174.2 mi
    3h 10m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    11h 18m
    $144–201

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop to Idyllwildtaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $192–288

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Idyllwild, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Idyllwild. However, you can take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Perris - South, then take the taxi to Idyllwild. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., take the bus to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Fullerton, walk to Fullerton Amtrak Station, take the bus to Cabazon Amtrak Bus Stop, then take the taxi to Idyllwild.

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