How to get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest by bus?

From Bakersfield to Ridgecrest by bus

To get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 81 bus from Wible @ Southwest Transit Center station to Downtown Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 227 bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867) station to Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus schedule from Bakersfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ridgecrest on the Moovit app.

202min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Bus - 150150
Bus - 227227
Walk to Ridgecrest
Leaves from Wible @ Southwest Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wible @ Southwest Transit Center
    ID 16013
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Bakersfield College
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Downtown Transit Center
    ID 23509
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Get Downtown Transit Center (760793)
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
    78 min
  • 7
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Cerro Coso Community College (2740476)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768)
    80 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ridgecrest
    Walk to
    Ridgecrest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest by bus via 130, 150 and 227

To get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 130 bus from Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878) station to Bakersfield Amtrak (760743) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 227 bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867) station to Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from Bakersfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ridgecrest on the Moovit app.

423min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 130130
Bus - 150150
Bus - 227227
Walk to Ridgecrest
Leaves from Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878)
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Get Downtown Transit Center (760793)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bakersfield Amtrak (760743)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
    83 min
  • 6
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Cerro Coso Community College (2740476)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768)
    80 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ridgecrest
    Walk to
    Ridgecrest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest

The distance between Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA and Ridgecrest, Bakersfield, CA is approximately 116.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 202 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bakersfield, CA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest

To check the bus schedule from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bakersfield) and destination (Ridgecrest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest by bus via 130, 150 and 227

To get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 130 bus from Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878) station to Bakersfield Amtrak (760743) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 150 bus and finally take the 227 bus from Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867) station to Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus schedule from Bakersfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Ridgecrest on the Moovit app.

423min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 130130
Bus - 150150
Bus - 227227
Walk to Ridgecrest
Leaves from Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Valley Plaza/Wible Rd. (760878)
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Get Downtown Transit Center (760793)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bakersfield Amtrak (760743)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 150150
    Wait for bus
    150
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Senior Center/Lake Isabella Blvd. (760867)
    83 min
  • 6
    Bus - 227227
    Wait for bus
    227
    Cerro Coso Community College (2740476)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kern County Superior Court/Desert Sport Center (780768)
    80 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ridgecrest
    Walk to
    Ridgecrest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest?

    The fastest way takes 202 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line 150, Bus line 227.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest?

    The alternative route takes 423 minutes, using Bus line 130, Bus line 150, Bus line 227.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA?

    The 81 bus line goes from Wible @ Southwest Transit Center station near Bakersfield to Bakersfield College station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bakersfield College station near Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA by bus?

    The total travel time between Bakersfield and Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA by bus is about 3 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bakersfield to get to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Wible @ Southwest Transit Center stop near Bakersfield in Bakersfield, CA.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bakersfield and Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA?

    Get off the bus at the Bakersfield College stop, which is closest to Ridgecrest in Bakersfield, CA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest?

    The ride from Bakersfield to Ridgecrest costs $7.65.

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