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3About Tehachapi, CA
Tehachapi is a mountain town at 4,000 feet where Highway 58 crosses between Bakersfield and Mojave. It's a natural stop for travelers heading between the Central Valley and Los Angeles, about two hours from LA via Highway 14. The area has four seasons and serves as a gateway between the Sierra Nevada and Mojave Desert. The famous Tehachapi Loop railroad spiral lets trains cross over themselves to climb the mountains.
Where is Tehachapi, CA on the map?
Tehachapi, CA is in United States, at 35.128, -118.474 - about 47 km east of Arvin, CA.
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What is the closest airport to Tehachapi, CA?
The closest airport to Tehachapi, CA is Meadows Field, 74 km (about 1 h 2 min by car).