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Santa Barbara to Tehachapi buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Santa Barbara and Tehachapi takes 5h 35m. There is at least one bus per day from Santa Barbara 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.

5h 35m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Santa Barbara to Tehachapi bus times

Buses run once daily between Santa Barbara and Tehachapi. The service departs Santa Barbara at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Tehachapi at 17:35:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 35m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santa Barbara 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.

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  • Distance: 194.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Santa Barbara, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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