There are 3 ways to get from Perris to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
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 Perris - Downtown 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
7h 30mDrive 141.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perris to Tehachapi141.8 mi
2h 46m$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perris to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Perris to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Perris to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Perris Transit Center and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Riverside and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Perris and Tehachapi is 206 miles. The road distance is 142.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perris to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Perris to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Perris to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
Perris to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perris to Tehachapi is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Perris to Tehachapi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 51m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $13–17
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
- 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/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Riverside to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
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