There are 3 ways to get from El Monte 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
5h 49mDrive 107.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from El Monte to Tehachapi107.7 mi
2h 21m$20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 23m$59–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from El Monte to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from El Monte to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from El Monte station to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from El Monte Station - Lower Level and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between El Monte and Tehachapi is 138 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from El Monte to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from El Monte to Tehachapi, including transfers.
El Monte to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
El Monte to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Monte to Tehachapi is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from El Monte to Tehachapi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Alameda / Los Angeles, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 23m.
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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
- $9–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $9–12
- 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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