Rome2Rio

How to get fromRancho Santa Margarita to Tehachapiby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

Find Transport to Tehachapi

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine 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
    6h 48m

  2. Drive 150.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tehachapicar car 150.6 mi
    3h 11m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    8h 52m
    $42–101

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 to Fullerton Park And Ride Dock 5bus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Park & Ride Dock 14 to 6th / Broadwaybus bus 460
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    9h 58m

Rancho Santa Margarita to Tehachapi by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rancho Santa Margarita to Tehachapi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 181.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Margarita-Avd Empresa to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 52m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound