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How to get fromRidgecrest to Riversideby bus, train, bus (Amtrak) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Riverside by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    7h 18m
    $70–92

  2. Drive 130.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Riversidecar130.9 mi
    2h 18m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Riversidebus
    8h 53m

  4. Bus, train via Mojave

    1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus230
    2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    9h 9m
    $28–39

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Riverside via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. and Bakersfield in around 8h 53m.

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