There are 4 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 44mDrive 151.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi151.3 mi
3h 12m$28–40Train, bus via Oxnard (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to OxnardPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 12mBus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h 48m$51–99
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Niguel-Crown Valley and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
The distance between Laguna Niguel and Tehachapi is 179 miles. The road distance is 152.2 miles.
The best way to get from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.
Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Laguna Niguel to Tehachapi.
There are 15+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Laguna Niguel, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Niguel-Crown Valley to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Paseo De Valencia-Calle De Los Caballeros, Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–13
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $21–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $15–75
- Business - advance purchase
- $21–130
- Business Class
- $35–200
- 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 Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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