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

The cheapest way to get from Berkeley to Tehachapi is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Berkeley to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Berkeley and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Berkeley to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Emeryville and arriving at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Berkeley to Tehachapi?

The distance between Berkeley and Tehachapi is 319 miles. The road distance is 316.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Berkeley to Tehachapi without a car is to BART and bus which takes 10h 45m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Berkeley to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Berkeley to Tehachapi bus from?

Berkeley to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Emeryville station.

Where does the Berkeley to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Berkeley to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Berkeley to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Berkeley to Tehachapi is 317 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Berkeley to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Berkeley to Tehachapi - 10 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Berkeley to Tehachapi by subway, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Amtrak)

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

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
5h 39m
$74–313
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to Berryessa / North San Josesubway
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Delanobus
3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 110
4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
10h 45m
$39–63
Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
15h 28m
Drive 315 mi
1. Drive from Berkeley to Tehachapicar 315 mi
5h 14m
$58–83
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane OAK - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
8h 34m
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Downtown Berkeley to San Francisco International Airportsubway
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
8h 54m
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane OAK - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
9h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
12h 23m
$61–108
Bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 25m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
18h 2m

Berkeley to Tehachapi by subway, bus, and foot

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10h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.6 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a subway from North Berkeley to Tehachapi Park & Ride via El Cerrito Del Norte, El Cerrito del Norte Station, Vallejo Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 12h 23m.

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