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How to get fromCarlsbad to Tehachapiby train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlsbad to Tehachapi by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    7h 30m

  2. Drive 185.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Tehachapicar car 185.9 mi
    3h 45m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    8h 41m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    8h 55m
    $48–127

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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 55m.

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