There are 3 ways to get from Carson 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
6h 36mDrive 114.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carson to Tehachapi114.9 mi
2h 31m$21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 11m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carson to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Carson to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Carson to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Carson and Tehachapi is 148 miles. The road distance is 115.5 miles.
The best way to get from Carson to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Carson to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Carson to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Carson to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carson to Tehachapi is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Carson to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Carson, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vermont Av at Torrance Bl to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Alameda St at Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 11m.
- 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
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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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