There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
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Bus
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 Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus
9h 59m$59–148Bus, train via Anaheim
cheapest- 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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
10h 17m$31–45Bus, train
- 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 Glendaletrain
- Take the train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceansidetrain
10h 1m$43–82Drive 195.4 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Oceansidecar 195.4 mi
3h 28m$36–52Bus, train via Oceanside Transportation Center
- 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 Glendaletrain
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus
11h 5m$37–62
Ridgecrest to Oceanside by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside is to bus and train via Anaheim which costs $30 - $45 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Oceanside. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Oceanside via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Oceanside is 339 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside without a car is to bus which takes 9h 59m and costs $55 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Oceanside bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Oceanside bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr./Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Oceanside is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ridgecrest to Oceanside.
There are 792+ hotels available in Oceanside.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Oceanside via Carl's Jr./Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 9h 59m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://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
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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 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/
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/
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
- $21–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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 to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
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