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How to get fromTehachapi to San Diegoby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tehachapi to San Diego by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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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 San Diegobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 25m
    $94–140

  2. Drive 222.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to San Diegocar car 222.3 mi
    4h 7m
    $41–59

  3. 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 L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    8h 24m

  4. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane LAX - SAN
    7h 17m

  5. Bus, train via San Diego

    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 San Diegobus bus
    9h 13m

Tehachapi to San Diego by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to San Diego via Bakersfield in around 7h 25m.

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