There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Redlands by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to San Bernardino - Downtown
8h 17m$77–102Drive 127.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Redlands127.9 mi
2h 16m$24–34Bus, train via Mojave
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.250 / ...
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
10h 37m$28–39Bus
- Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.230
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Bernardino
10h 50m
Ridgecrest to Redlands by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Redlands is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Redlands is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Redlands. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Redlands Mall via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, 2nd @ L Street and San Bernardino Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Redlands is 228 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Redlands without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 17m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Ridgecrest to Redlands, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Redlands bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Ridgecrest to Redlands bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Redlands is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Ridgecrest to Redlands.
There are 555+ hotels available in Redlands.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Redlands, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Redlands Mall via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield, San Bernardino, 2nd @ L Street, and San Bernardino Transit Center in around 10h 50m.
- 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 San Bernardino - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from L.A. Union Station to Fontana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $5–8
- 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/
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/
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 San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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