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

The cheapest way to get from Gilroy to Tehachapi is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gilroy to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Gilroy and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Gilroy to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Gilroy and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via East California & Beverly, Bakersfield College and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Gilroy to Tehachapi?

The distance between Gilroy and Tehachapi is 278 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gilroy to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $35 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Gilroy to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gilroy to Tehachapi bus from?

Gilroy to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from Gilroy station.

Where does the Gilroy to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Gilroy to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Bakersfield, CA station.

Can I drive from Gilroy to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Gilroy to Tehachapi is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Gilroy to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Gilroy to Tehachapi - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, Caltrain, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Gilroy to Tehachapi by bus, car, train, or plane

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 Gilroy to BakersfieldSan José
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 16m
$38–58
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Gilroy to Tehachapi249.6 mi
4h 10m
$46–66
Caltrain, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound
2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride
6h 41m
$79–309
Bus via Bakersfield
1. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfield, CASan Jose
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 56m
$53–81

Gilroy to Tehachapi by bus

17Weekly Buses

7h 56mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.6 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Gilroy to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Bakersfield and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 6h 16m.

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