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How to get fromTehachapi to Santa Monica Pierby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier by bus (Amtrak), 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 Santa Monica Pierbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 30m
    $54–85

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Santa Monica Piercar car 98.3 mi
    2h 17m
    $18–26

  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 AV Line
    5h 35m

Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Santa Monica Pier via Bakersfield in around 5h 30m.

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