The average bus between Tehachapi and Seattle takes 28h 20m and the fastest bus takes 26h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to Seattle. 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 twice daily between Tehachapi and Seattle. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tehachapi is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Seattle at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield Amtrak and take an average of 28h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to Seattle? 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 Seattle. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi station and arriving at Seattle station via Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
Tehachapi to Seattle bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.
Tehachapi to Seattle bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
The distance between Tehachapi and Seattle is 1,423.9 km. The road distance is 1,743 km.
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Seattle Bus Station via Bakersfield Amtrak, Bakersfield Train Station, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 25h 5m.