What is the cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to San Diego is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tehachapi to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to San Diego is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Tehachapi and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at San Diego via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Tehachapi to San Diego?

The distance between Tehachapi and San Diego is 287 miles. The road distance is 223.6 miles.

How do I travel from Tehachapi to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Tehachapi to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $85 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Tehachapi to San Diego?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Tehachapi to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tehachapi to San Diego bus from?

Tehachapi to San Diego bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.

Where does the Tehachapi to San Diego bus arrive?

Tehachapi to San Diego bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Tehachapi to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to San Diego is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Tehachapi to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 2320+ hotels available in San Diego.

Tehachapi to San Diego - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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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best
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San Diegobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 25m
$88–128
Drive 222.3 mi
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1. Drive from Tehachapi to San Diegocar 222.3 mi
4h 7m
$41–59
Bus, train via San Diego
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
8h 24m
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
7h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
8h 23m

Tehachapi to San Diego by bus

7Weekly Buses

7h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.3 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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