There are 3 ways to get from Culver City 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
6h 5mDrive 99.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Culver City to Tehachapi99.3 mi
2h 14m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 16m$59–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Culver City to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Culver City to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Culver City to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Venice / Hughes and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Culver City and Tehachapi is 136 miles. The road distance is 99.9 miles.
The best way to get from Culver City to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Culver City to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Culver City to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Culver City to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Culver City to Tehachapi is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Culver City to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Culver City, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Venice / Hughes to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 16m.
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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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