Bus Tehachapi to Santa Ana from $50 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and Santa Ana takes 6h 56m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to Santa Ana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 56m
Duration: 193 mi
Distance: $50
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
Take the bus from Bakersfield to Santa Anabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

5h 31m

$33–95

Tehachapi to Santa Ana bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Tehachapi and Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana at 3:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

10:13 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:13 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:13 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:13 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:34 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 46m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
10:13 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
5h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:23 PM → 10:00 PM
7h 37m • 1 change
9:16 PM → 3:30 AM
Arrives next day
6h 14m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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