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- Take the train from San Clemente 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 2mDrive 160.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Clemente to Tehachapi160.7 mi
3h 17m$30–43Train, bus via Oxnard (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to OxnardPacific Surfliner
- Take the bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 34mTrain, bus via San Clemente Pier
- Take the train from San Clemente Pier 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 8mBus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train StationGreyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
9h 45m$56–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $29 - $45.
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.
The distance between San Clemente and Tehachapi is 189 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.
The best way to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from San Clemente to Tehachapi, including transfers.
San Clemente to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.
San Clemente to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Clemente to Tehachapi is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from San Clemente to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
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.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from San Clemente to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
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
Train from San Clemente Pier to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $11–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $16–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $23–130
- Business Class
- $35–210
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Oxnard to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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