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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Ridgecrest by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DCA - 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
    14h 18m
    $253–1,019

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BWI - LAX
    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 47m
    $168–1,075

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    3. Drive from Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd to College Maincar car
    2d 14h
    $713–1,660

  4. Drive 2,578.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Ridgecrestcar car 2,578.9 mi
    42h 23m
    $471–680

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane DCA - 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
    13h 34m
    $312–1,177

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAD - LAX
    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 49m
    $358–748

  7. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane BWI - LAS
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    15h 5m
    $216–1,134

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BWI - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    5. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus
    6. Take the bus from Carl's Jr./Inyo St. to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.bus bus
    17h 30m
    $275–1,678

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Ridgecrest, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Ridgecrest. However, you can fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), walk to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, take the bus to Union Station LAX FlyAway, walk to L.A. Union Station, take the train to Lancaster, walk to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy., take the bus to Carl's Jr./Inyo St., then take the bus to Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Carls Jr via Chicago Union Station, Victorville Amtrak, VVTC - Dock 5, Vista Rd EB & Helendale Rd, and College Main in around 2d 14h.

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