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How to get fromPalm Desert to Tehachapiby bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Palm Desert to Tehachapi by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    9h 42m

  2. Drive  184.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Tehachapicar car 184.6 mi
    3h 29m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    11h 10m

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    9h 44m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    10h 21m

  6. Bus, train via El Monte

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus bus 100
    10h 45m

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  • Distance: 264.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Palm Desert, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 10h 21m.

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