[pct-l] Bakersfield to Tehachapi

[Bob Bankhead]

There are several motels one block from the train station. Exit the main
door of the station, cross the street and go straight for one block. Turn
left. There are 2 motels there; one immediately across the street on your ,
the other straight ahead about a block, on your left.

The Orange Belt Stage serves Mojave and Tehachapi directly from the Amtrak
and Greyhound stations in Bakersfield. See
http://www.orangebelt.com/schedules_fares.php
Or call 1-800-266-7433

Gas canisters at 10 pm? Not likely. Get one before boarding the train.



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jerry Goller
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 12:15 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Bakersfield to Tehachapi

I had to bail at Palm Springs. My plan for dealing with diabetes in the
desert (basically no plan) didn't work out. I barely made it to Ziggy and
the Bear's. 
 
I've sorted out a good plan for dealing with my diabetes and did some
refitting. I'm taking a train to Bakersfield on the 11th. From there I need
to get to Tehachapi. I'll be coming in to Bakersfield around 10 pm. 
 
Can anyone give me suggestions for motels near the train station and for
buses to Tehachapi? The Amtrak bus schedule isn't all that handy. I'd like
to get something a little earlier. Any suggestions for a good bus to catch?
 
I'll need to buy a gas canister there, as well. Any suggestions for an easy
place to get to that carries them?
 
Thanks!
 
Jerry