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How to get fromTehachapi to Desert Hot Springsby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    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 Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    8h 20m

  2. Drive 172.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springscar car 172.1 mi
    3h 18m
    $32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 34m
    $90–141

  4. Bus, train via Indio

    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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 30m

  5. Bus, train via Anaheim

    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 bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 32m

Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Palm at First St via Bakersfield, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop, and El Cielo at Kirk Douglas in around 9h 34m.

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