There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Escondido by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Solana Beach Amtrak StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 37mDrive 192.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Escondido192.2 mi
3h 34m$36–51Bus, train via Los Angeles
- 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 Oceanside
8h 41mBus, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Take the bus from Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
10h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Escondido is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Escondido is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Bakersfield and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Escondido is 285 miles. The road distance is 193.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Escondido without a car is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Tehachapi to Escondido, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Escondido bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride station.
Tehachapi to Escondido bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Escondido is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Tehachapi to Escondido.
There are 609+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via Bakersfield, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 8h 37m.
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- 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
Train from Lancaster to Glendale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Los Angeles to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–30
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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/
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/
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 Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- 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 Glendale Bus Stop to Oceanside Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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