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

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

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  1. Bus via Santa Barbara

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Chapala at Figueroabus bus Midday
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 25m
    $73–105

  2. Drive 147.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Santa Maria to Tehachapicar car 147.4 mi
    3h 15m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Maria Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 6m
    $128–181

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Guadalupe Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 8m
    $97–162

Santa Maria to Tehachapi by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Maria Transit Center to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via Chapala at Figueroa, Chapala & Anapamu, State & Yanonali, and Santa Barbara in around 9h 25m.

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