How to Travel from
Ridgecrest to Salinas
by Plane, Route or Car
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Ridgecrest, United States of America → Salinas, United States of America
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ridgecrest to Salinas
Composite routes from Ridgecrest to Salinas
Cheapest
5 h 34 min
Car
509 km.
from $27
Other
9 h 55 min
375 km.
from $119.22
14 h 10 min
Bus, Train
375 km.
from $142.74
14 h 11 min
376 km.
from $5.43
14 h 50 min
Bus, Train
375 km.
from $5.43
Route Navigator Ridgecrest - Salinas
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto West Ridgecrest Boulevard
West Ridgecrest Boulevard, 95 м
95 м
Turn left onto South China Lake Boulevard
South China Lake Boulevard, 3 km 969 м
3 km 969 м
Keep left
356 м
356 м
Turn left onto West Inyokern Road
West Inyokern Road, 19 km 368 м
19 km 368 м
Turn left onto Aerospace Highway
Aerospace Highway, 4 km 950 м
4 km 950 м
Continue onto Midland Trail
Midland Trail, 1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
Keep right onto CA 178
178 м
178 м
Continue onto Isabella Walker Pass Road
Isabella Walker Pass Road, 70 km 796 м
70 km 796 м
Keep left onto Isabella Walker Pass Road
Isabella Walker Pass Road, 3 km 34 м
3 km 34 м
Continue onto Route 178
Route 178, 62 km 105 м
62 km 105 м
Keep right and take CA 204 North toward Golden State Avenue
Golden State Avenue, CA 204 North, 380 м
380 м
Keep right and take CA 204 North toward Golden State Avenue
Golden State Avenue, CA 204 North, 9 km 219 м
9 km 219 м
Keep right and drive toward 7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive
7th Standard Road, Merle Haggard Drive, 402 м
402 м
Turn left onto 7th Standard Road
7th Standard Road, 34 km 181 м
34 km 181 м
Turn sharp right onto Wasco Way
Wasco Way, 2 km 995 м
2 km 995 м
Turn right onto Buttonwillow Drive
Buttonwillow Drive, 376 м
376 м
Turn left
23 km 466 м
23 km 466 м
Keep right and take CA 46 toward Lost Hills, Paso Robles
Lost Hills, Paso Robles, CA 46, 53 km 954 м
53 km 954 м
Continue onto Antelope Road
Antelope Road, 11 km 952 м
11 km 952 м
Keep right onto CA 41, CA 46
39 km 217 м
39 km 217 м
Turn right
153 km 477 м
153 km 477 м
Keep right and take CA 68 West toward John Street
John Street, CA 68 West, 237 м
237 м
Keep left and take CA 68 West toward John Street
John Street, CA 68 West, 39 м
39 м
Turn left onto John Street
John Street, 1 km 563 м
1 km 563 м
Turn right onto Work Street
Work Street, 451 м
451 м
Turn left onto East Alisal Street
East Alisal Street, 1 km 512 м
1 km 512 м
Turn sharp right onto East Front Street
East Front Street, 127 м
127 м
Keep right
1 km 642 м
1 km 642 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
8h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.92–$165.84
Train from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.44–$140.33
Bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Metrolink Trains
Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster station to L.
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$19.14
Bus operators
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.24–$89.30
Tufesa
Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Email:
centelusa@hotmail.com
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Bakersfield, CA to Gilroy
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.13–$82.92
Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
Phone:
+1 760-872-1901
Email:
info@estransit.com
Website:
estransit.com/
Bus from Inyokern - Ridgecrest Transit Transfer Hub, 1401 3rd Street to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.76–$33.17
Kern Transit
Phone:
800-323-2396
Website:
kerntransit.org/
Bus from Kern County Superior Court - N. China Lake Blvd. to Senior
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.10
Bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. to GET
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.44–$4.98
Bus from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. to Carl's
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.44–$5.23
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas?
The cheapest way to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas is to drive which costs $54.35 - $86.96 and takes 5h 33m.
What is the fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas?
The fastest way to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Ridgecrest and Salinas?
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgecrest to Salinas. However, there are services departing from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. and arriving at Salinas via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
How far is it from Ridgecrest to Salinas?
The distance between Ridgecrest and Salinas is 592 km. The road distance is 509.9 km.
How do I travel from Ridgecrest to Salinas without a car?
The best way to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 9h 55m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas?
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Ridgecrest to Salinas, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Ridgecrest to Salinas bus from?
Ridgecrest to Salinas bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Ridgecrest City Hall/W California Ave. station.
Where does the Ridgecrest to Salinas bus arrive?
Ridgecrest to Salinas bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Carl's Jr. / Inyo St. station.
Can I drive from Ridgecrest to Salinas?
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgecrest to Salinas is 510 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Ridgecrest to Salinas.
Where can I stay near Salinas?
There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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