What is the cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between San Clemente and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from San Clemente to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana Bus Stop and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from San Clemente to Tehachapi?

The distance between San Clemente and Tehachapi is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.

How do I travel from San Clemente to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Clemente to Tehachapi bus from?

San Clemente to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where does the San Clemente to Tehachapi bus arrive?

San Clemente to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.

Can I drive from San Clemente to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Tehachapi is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from San Clemente to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 15+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

San Clemente to Tehachapi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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
1. Take the train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
7h 2m
Drive 160.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from San Clemente to Tehachapicar 160.7 mi
3h 17m
$30–43
Train, bus via Oxnard (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oxnardtrain Pacific Surfliner
2. Take the bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34m
Train, bus via San Clemente Pier
1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
7h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
9h 45m
$51–94

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi.

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Distance: 187.8 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Calle De Los Molinos-Avd Pico to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5, Santa Ana-Santiago, Santa Ana Bus Stop, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 9h 45m.

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