What is the cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara?

The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara?

The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Ridgecrest and Santa Barbara?

No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Santa Barbara via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara?

The distance between Ridgecrest and Santa Barbara is 285 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara without a car?

The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara without a car is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara bus from?

Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.

Where does the Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara bus arrive?

Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.

Can I drive from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara?

Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?

There are 299+ hotels available in Santa Barbara.

Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara - 2 ways to travel via bus, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbara by bus (Amtrak) or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.bus 230
2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 1m
Drive 192.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ridgecrest to Santa Barbaracar 192.5 mi
3h 50m
$36–51

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Distance: 283.3 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Santa Barbara, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Santa Barbara via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop in around 8h 1m.

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