The average bus between Tehachapi and Santa Monica takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to Santa Monica. 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 4 times a day between Tehachapi and Santa Monica. 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 Monica at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to Santa Monica? 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 Santa Monica. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi station and arriving at Santa Monica station via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Tehachapi to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Santa Monica bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at 5th / Santa Monica station.
The distance between Tehachapi and Santa Monica is 123.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to 5th / Santa Monica via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 6h 35m.