There are 5 ways to get from Julian to Tehachapi by taxi, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train, bus
best- Take the taxi from Julian to Escondido Transit Center
- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
10h 21mDrive 216.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Julian to Tehachapi216.6 mi
4h 16m$40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
12h 23mBus, train via Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
11h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center891
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
13h 5m$60–190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Julian to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Julian to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Julian to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Hwy 78 and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.
The distance between Julian and Tehachapi is 273 miles. The road distance is 217.9 miles.
The best way to get from Julian to Tehachapi without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Julian to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Julian to Tehachapi bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, depart from Washington St & Hwy 78 station.
Julian to Tehachapi bus services, operated by San Diego Metro Transit, arrive at El Cajon Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Julian to Tehachapi is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Julian to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Julian, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to Tehachapi Park & Ride via El Cajon Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 13h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–37
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 619-233-3004
- Website
- sdmts.com
Bus from Washington St & Hwy 78 to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.sdmts.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.sdmts.com/getting-around/departures-and-schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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