The average bus between Monterey and Tehachapi takes 17h 52m and the fastest bus takes 9h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Monterey 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 twice daily between Monterey and Tehachapi. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Monterey is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Tehachapi at 4:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 and take an average of 17h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Monterey 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 Monterey to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Monterey station and arriving at Tehachapi station via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 52m.
Monterey to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.
Monterey to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB station.
The distance between Monterey and Tehachapi is 350.8 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, CA, East California & Beverly, Bakersfield College, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 11h 40m.