There are 4 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga 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 Rancho Cucamonga 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 42mDrive 120.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi120.2 mi
2h 23m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Ontario Amtrak to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 30mTrain, bus via Azusa Downtown Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to LancasterAV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Vineyard @ Foothill and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Ontario Amtrak and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Rancho Cucamonga and Tehachapi is 167 miles. The road distance is 120.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.
Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Tehachapi.
There are 16+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Vineyard @ Foothill to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Holt @ Lemon, Ontario Amtrak, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 30m.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
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 Ontario Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- 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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