What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern is to train and bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Inyokern?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Inyokern. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Transit Center / 3rd Street via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Inyokern?

The distance between Santa Ana and Inyokern is 187 miles. The road distance is 163.6 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Inyokern without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs $29 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern?

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Inyokern bus from?

Santa Ana to Inyokern bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Inyokern bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Inyokern bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Inyokern?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Inyokern is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Santa Ana to Inyokern.

Where can I stay near Inyokern?

There are 23+ hotels available in Inyokern.

Santa Ana to Inyokern - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Ana to Inyokern by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to L.A. Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street
6h 41m
$30–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.150
3. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Transit Center / 3rd Street227
8h 56m
$52–95
Drive 162.7 mi
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Inyokern162.7 mi
2h 51m
$30–43

Santa Ana to Inyokern by train and bus

6Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 186.2 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Inyokern, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Transit Center / 3rd Street via Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 8h 56m.

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