There are 3 ways to get from Brea to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to LancasterAV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 10mDrive 123.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brea to Tehachapi123.3 mi
2h 47m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 30m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brea to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Brea to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brea to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Brea-Imperial and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Brea and Tehachapi is 154 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Brea to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Brea to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Brea to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Brea to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brea to Tehachapi is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Brea to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Brea, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Brea-Imperial to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 4, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 30m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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