There are 4 ways to get from San Marcos to Tehachapi by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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- Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
9h 7mDrive 191.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Tehachapicar 191.3 mi
3h 39m$35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
9h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Stationbus Greyhound US0831
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
10h 23m$40–65
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Mission Rd & Pico Av and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transportation Center and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.
The distance between San Marcos and Tehachapi is 229 miles. The road distance is 192.4 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from San Marcos to Tehachapi, including transfers.
San Marcos to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Oceanside Transportation Center station.
San Marcos to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Bakersfield Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Tehachapi is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from San Marcos to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between San Marcos, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Mission Rd & Pico Av to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Vista Transit Center Stall 5, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, Oceanside Transportation Center, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 10h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oceanside to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (661) 862 5100
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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