The average bus between Seattle and Tehachapi takes 32h 25m and the fastest bus takes 27h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Seattle 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 Seattle and Tehachapi. The earliest departure is at 3:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Seattle is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Tehachapi at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Sacramento Bus Station and take an average of 32h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 15m • 2 changes
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34h 55m • 2 changes
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27h 15m • 2 changes
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34h 55m • 2 changes
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27h 15m • 2 changes
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34h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Seattle to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Seattle station and arriving at Tehachapi station via Sacramento Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 25m.
Seattle to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB station.
The distance between Seattle and Tehachapi is 1,423.9 km. The road distance is 1,744 km.
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 26h 10m.