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How to get fromTehachapi to San Diegoby bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tehachapi to San Diego by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to San DiegobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 26m

  2. Drive 222.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to San Diegocar222.3 mi
    4h 5m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain
    8h 26m

  4. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeLAX - SAN
    7h 23m

  5. Bus, train via San Diego

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
    9h 8m

  6. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeSBA - SAN
    8h 30m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to San Diego via Bakersfield in around 7h 26m.

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