There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
6h 46mDrive 120.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapicar 120.2 mi
2h 25m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
7h 20m$68–100Tram, train, bus
- Take the tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
7h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Vineyard @ Foothill and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Ontario Amtrak and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Tehachapi is 167 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi.
There are 14+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vineyard @ Foothill to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Holt @ Lemon, Ontario Amtrak, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.net
Tram from San Dimas Station to Union Station - Metro A-Line
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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