The average bus between El Monte and Tehachapi takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from El Monte to Tehachapi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between El Monte and Tehachapi. The earliest departure is at 2:48 AM at night, and the last departure from El Monte is at 12:34 PM which arrives into Tehachapi at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from El Monte to Tehachapi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from El Monte station and arriving at Tehachapi station via Bakersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
El Monte to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Foothill Transit, arrive at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB station.
The distance between El Monte and Tehachapi is 124.4 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza W, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 33m.