What is the cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Bakersfield and Tehachapi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from GET Downtown Transit Center and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

How far is it from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The distance between Bakersfield and Tehachapi is 45 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bakersfield to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $15 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

The bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Bakersfield to Tehachapi bus from?

Bakersfield to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from GET Downtown Transit Center station.

Where does the Bakersfield to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Bakersfield to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB station.

Can I drive from Bakersfield to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Bakersfield to Tehachapi is 40 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Bakersfield to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Bakersfield to Tehachapi - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Bakersfield to Tehachapi by bus (Amtrak), car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
1h 11m
$15–22
Drive 39.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bakersfield to Tehachapicar 39.4 mi
45 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bakersfield to Tehachapitaxi 39.4 mi
45 min
$120–150

Bakersfield to Tehachapi by bus

40Weekly Buses

1h 11mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.8 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Bakersfield, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

Kern Transit operates a bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2–5 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.

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