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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Santa Barbara and Ridgecrest?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Santa Barbara and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest?

The distance between Santa Barbara and Ridgecrest is 283 miles. The road distance is 193.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus which takes 7h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest, including transfers.

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

Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.

Where does the Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest bus arrive?

Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest?

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

Where can I stay near Ridgecrest?

There are 25+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.

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

There are 2 ways to get from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest 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 Santa Barbara to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus 230
7h 46m
Drive 192.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrestcar 192.7 mi
3h 50m
$36–51

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 281.3 mi
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Barbara to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. in around 7h 46m.

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