The average bus between Tehachapi and El Monte takes 6h 15m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to El Monte. 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 5 times a day between Tehachapi and El Monte. 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 El Monte at 4:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to El Monte? 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 Tehachapi to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi station and arriving at El Monte station via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Tehachapi to El Monte bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to El Monte bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Santa Anita / Ramona station.
The distance between Tehachapi and El Monte is 124.4 km. The road distance is 270 km.
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Santa Anita / Ramona via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Alameda / Los Angeles in around 5h 46m.