There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
7h 47mDrive 172.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs172.1 mi
3h 16m$32–46Bus, train via Palm Springs Station
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
8h 20mBus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
7h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Tehachapi and Desert Hot Springs is 243 miles. The road distance is 173.1 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Tehachapi to Desert Hot Springs.
There are 1507+ hotels available in Desert Hot Springs.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Desert Hot Springs via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and Palm Springs North in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Palm Springs Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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