There are 5 ways to get from Temecula to Ridgecrest by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- 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
9h 54m$44–63Bus, train via Menifee
cheapest- Take the bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Center61
- Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. 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
12h 38m$30–43Bus, train via San Bernardino
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. 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 19m$38–123Drive 165.4 mi
- Drive from Temecula to Ridgecrest165.4 mi
2h 56m$31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Take the bus from Los Angeles 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
11h 20m$75–111
Temecula to Ridgecrest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Temecula to Ridgecrest is to bus and train via Menifee which costs $30 - $45 and takes 12h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Temecula to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Temecula to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Temecula Bus Stop and arriving at Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Temecula and Ridgecrest is 277 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.
The best way to get from Temecula to Ridgecrest without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 54m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Temecula to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Temecula to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Temecula Bus Stop station.
Temecula to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Temecula to Ridgecrest is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Temecula to Ridgecrest.
There are 25+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Temecula, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 11h 20m.
- 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 San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $10–14
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Temecula Bus Stop to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $8–85
- 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (951) 565-5002
- Website
- riversidetransit.com
Bus from Promenade Mall to Perris Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.riversidetransit.com
- Children 46" tall and under
- $1–3
- Seniors 60+, Disabled, Medicare
- $1–3
- Adults and children over 46" tall
- $1–4
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