What is the cheapest way to get from Thermal to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from Thermal to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thermal to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from Thermal to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Thermal and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Thermal to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Coachella Transit Hub, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Thermal to Tehachapi?

The distance between Thermal and Tehachapi is 264 miles. The road distance is 197.9 miles.

How do I travel from Thermal to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from Thermal to Tehachapi without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Thermal to Tehachapi?

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Thermal to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thermal to Tehachapi bus from?

Thermal to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indio Bus Station.

Where does the Thermal to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Thermal to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

Can I drive from Thermal to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Thermal to Tehachapi is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Thermal to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Thermal to Tehachapi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Thermal to Tehachapi by bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
9h 55m
Drive 196.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Thermal to Tehachapi196.7 mi
3h 41m
$36–52
Bus, train via Fontana
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Center
2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Station
3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
11h 1m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
10h
Bus
1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtown
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
10h 56m
$80–107

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 262.9 mi
Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Thermal, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Airport Blvd Desert Cactus to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Coachella Transit Hub, Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 10h 56m.

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