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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas 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
    15h 6m

  2. Drive 263.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmel to Tehachapicar car 263.1 mi
    4h 40m
    $48–70

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 15m
    $144–217

  4. Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    15h 26m
    $149–272

Carmel to Tehachapi by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.2 mi
  • Duration: 15h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Rio Rd / The Crossroads Carmel to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 15h 15m.

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