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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 38m

  2. Drive 137.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Costa Mesa to Tehachapicar car 137.4 mi
    3h 1m
    $26–37

  3. Line 43 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Park-19Th to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus 43
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    8h 44m
    $63–95

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    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
    9h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Costa Mesa to Tehachapi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Park-19Th to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 44m.

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