What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Ana and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Santa Ana to Tehachapi?

The distance between Santa Ana and Tehachapi is 160 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Ana to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Ana to Tehachapi bus from?

Santa Ana to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Ana station.

Where does the Santa Ana to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Santa Ana to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.

Can I drive from Santa Ana to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Tehachapi is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Santa Ana to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Santa Ana to Tehachapi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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
1. Take the train from Santa Ana 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 & Ride WBbus 100
6h 20m
Drive 131.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Ana to Tehachapicar 131.6 mi
2h 47m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
6h 45m
$43–86
Train, bus via Los Angeles
1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
6h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santa Ana to Tehachapi.

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Distance: 159.4 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Ana to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 45m.

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