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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and Santa Monica takes 7h 4m and the fastest bus takes 6h 4m. 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.

7h 4m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Tehachapi to Santa Monica bus times

Buses run 5 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 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 34m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles8h 37m • 2 changes
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    Kern TransitAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 4m • 2 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakMetro Los Angeles6h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Tehachapi to Santa Monica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

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 36m.

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