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How to get fromTehachapi to Palm Desertby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 39m

  2. Drive 184.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Palm Desertcar car 184.7 mi
    3h 29m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train via Fontana

    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 L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 28m

  4. 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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 40m
    $95–146

  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 Desert Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 37m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 264.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop via Bakersfield and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 8h 40m.

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