There are 3 ways to get from Cerritos to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to LancasterAV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 15mDrive 118.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cerritos to Tehachapi118.4 mi
2h 36m$22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h$60–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cerritos to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cerritos to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cerritos to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from South & Norwalk NW and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Norwalk Station, Broadway / 7th, Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Cerritos and Tehachapi is 154 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cerritos to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cerritos to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Cerritos to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Cerritos to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cerritos to Tehachapi is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Cerritos to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Cerritos, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from South & Norwalk NW to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Norwalk Station Bay 11, Norwalk Station, 6th / Broadway, Broadway / 7th, Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h.
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- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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