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How to get fromPalm Springs to Tehachapiby bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Palm Springs to Tehachapi by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs 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 9m

  2. Drive  169.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Tehachapicar car 169.3 mi
    3h 13m
    $31–45

  3. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PSP - BFL
    2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus
    7h 35m
    $62–321

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Bakersfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus bus 100
    9h 25m

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 9h 25m.

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