There are 4 ways to get from Irvine 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 Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 26mDrive 141.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Irvine to Tehachapi141.7 mi
3h$26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Anaheim to BakersfieldAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h 25mTrain, bus via Anaheim
- Take the train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
8h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 3h and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Anaheim and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Irvine and Tehachapi is 165 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Irvine to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Irvine to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Anaheim station.
Irvine to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Tehachapi is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Irvine to Tehachapi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main-Harvard to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Artic - Dock 4, Anaheim, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $8–11
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Anaheim to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Anaheim to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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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