There are 3 ways to get from Torrance to Ridgecrest by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- 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
6h 54m$106–129Drive 164.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torrance to Ridgecrest164.9 mi
2h 57m$31–44Bus
- 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
9h 46m$52–78
Torrance to Ridgecrest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Torrance to Ridgecrest is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Torrance to Ridgecrest is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Torrance to Ridgecrest. However, there are services departing from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl 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 9h 46m.
The distance between Torrance and Ridgecrest is 191 miles. The road distance is 165.9 miles.
The best way to get from Torrance to Ridgecrest without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $100 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Torrance to Ridgecrest, including transfers.
Torrance to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Torrance to Ridgecrest bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torrance to Ridgecrest is 166 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Torrance to Ridgecrest.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ridgecrest.
What companies run services between Torrance, CA, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Torrance Bl at Crenshaw Bl to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, Bakersfield Amtrak, and Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. in around 9h 46m.
- 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
- 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
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