There are 3 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus
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- Take the bus from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
- Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
14h 52m$153–272Drive 371.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sand Harbor to Tehachapi371.7 mi
6h 55m$68–98Bus via Bishop
- Take the bus from Carnelian Bay to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
15h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 6h 55m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Sand Harbor Visitors Center and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Hwy 28 at Raley's Shopping Center, Carnelian Bay, Reno - Tahoe International Airport, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street and Carl's Jr. / Inyo St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
The distance between Lake Tahoe and Tehachapi is 522 miles. The road distance is 373.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 14h 52m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 14h 52m to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, depart from Carnelian Bay station.
Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi bus services, operated by North Lake Tahoe Express, arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi is 374 miles. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi.
There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS, Reno Amtrak, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 14h 52m.
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- Phone
- +1 775 348 0400
- Website
- rtcwashoe.com
Bus from E Robinson Street and N Plaza Street to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay W 4SS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.rtcwashoe.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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 Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (833) 709 8080
- Website
- northlaketahoeexpress.com
Bus from Carnelian Bay to Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://northlaketahoeexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 760-872-1901
- info@estransit.com
- Website
- estransit.com
Bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
Bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.estransit.com
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