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How to get fromTehachapi to Carlsbadby bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Oceansidebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $46–125

  2. Drive 185.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Carlsbadcar car 185.8 mi
    3h 45m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 24m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glendaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 21m

Tehachapi to Carlsbad by bus

Calendar18Weekly Buses
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Bakersfield, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 15m.

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