There are 2 ways to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound) or car
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Bus
best- 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 Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stopbus
6h 28m$32–63Drive 147.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgecrest to Tularecar 147.7 mi
3h 46m$27–39
Ridgecrest to Tulare by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Tulare. However, there are services departing from Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd. and arriving at Tulare Bus Stop via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. and Bakersfield Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Ridgecrest and Tulare is 199 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ridgecrest to Tulare, including transfers.
Ridgecrest to Tulare bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd. station.
Ridgecrest to Tulare bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Tulare is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ridgecrest to Tulare.
There are 74+ hotels available in Tulare.
What companies run services between Ridgecrest, CA, USA and Tulare, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd. to Tulare Bus Stop via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St., Bakersfield Amtrak, and Bakersfield Train Station in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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/
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bakersfield Train Station to Tulare Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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