There are 5 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain
7h 46m$90–112Bus, train via Mojave #3
cheapest- 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
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain
10h 11m$33–56Bus, train via Mojave
- 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$45–88Drive 195.4 mi
- Drive from Ridgecrest to Oceansidecar 195.4 mi
3h 28m$36–52Bus, train via Mojave #2
- 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$48–60
Ridgecrest to Oceanside by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Oceanside is 250 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Ridgecrest to Oceanside, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Oceanside is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Ridgecrest to Oceanside.
There are 771+ hotels available in Oceanside.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Ridgecrest to Oceanside. However, you can take the taxi to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street, take the bus to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, walk to Lancaster, take the train to L.A. Union Station, walk to Los Angeles, then take the train to Oceanside. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Oceanside Transportation Center via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., Lancaster, Glendale, and Glendale Bus Stop in around 11h 5m.
- 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 Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–16
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glendale Amtrak to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–32
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.estransit.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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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