The average bus between Tehachapi and Indio takes 10h 5m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to Indio. 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 3 times a day between Tehachapi and Indio. 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 Indio at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 10h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to Indio? 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 Indio. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi station and arriving at Indio station via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
Tehachapi to Indio bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Indio bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Indio Bus Station.
The distance between Tehachapi and Indio is 258 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Indio Bus Station via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 7h 40m.