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How to get fromSeattle to Ridgecrestby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Seattle to Ridgecrest by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SEA - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    11h 57m
    $97–421

  2. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SEA - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    14h 38m
    $86–416

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus 150
    4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 227
    29h 3m
    $188–282

  4. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Drive from Van Nuys / Laurel Canyon to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.car car
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus 230
    40h 20m
    $760–1,165

  5. Drive  1,038.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Ridgecrestcar car 1,038.6 mi
    19h 23m
    $172–248

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SEA - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    12h 36m
    $159–323

  7. Fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SEA - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    12h 32m

  8. Fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane SEA - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    12h 56m
    $157–460

  9. Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SEA - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    14h 12m
    $98–386

  10. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SEA - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    14h 52m
    $173–462

  11. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SEA - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    5. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    15h 57m
    $159–438

Seattle to Ridgecrest by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,116.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 29h 3m.

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