There are 4 ways to get from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.250 / ...
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.230
11h 42m$44–93Drive 221 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest221 mi
3h 51m$41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Glendale Amtrak
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.250 / ...
- Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.230
12h$53–65Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.150
- Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.227
13h 11m
San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest by foot, tram, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from SDSU Transit Center and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via San Diego, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
The distance between San Diego State Aztecs and Ridgecrest is 302 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 42m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest.
There are 24+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between San Diego State Aztecs, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from San Diego State Aztecs to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via SDSU Transit Center, India St & C St, San Diego, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 13h 11m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $33–38
- 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 San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- 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 Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from San Diego to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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