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How to get fromSan Diego to Tehachapiby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego 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
    8h 26m

  2. Drive 221.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Diego to Tehachapicar car 221.9 mi
    4h 9m
    $41–59

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    8h 50m
    $101–141

  4. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane SAN - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 39m
    $232–319

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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
    9h 11m

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SAN - LAX
    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
    7h 22m

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 50m.

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