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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and California takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to California. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 57m
Duration
154 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Tehachapi to California bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Tehachapi and California. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tehachapi is at 10:13 PM which arrives into California at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak6h 31m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak6h 31m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak6h 31m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak6h 31m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak5h 11m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak6h 31m • 1 change
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    Kern TransitAmtrak3h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak4h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to California? 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.

Map of how to get from Tehachapi to California.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Los Angeles via Bakersfield in around 4h 30m.

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