Rome2Rio

How to get fromLake Tahoe to Tehachapiby taxi, bus, car, plane or train

Find Transport to Tehachapi

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi by taxi, bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431taxi
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highwaybus
    12h 43m
    $187–257

  2. Drive 371.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sand Harbor to Tehachapicar371.7 mi
    6h 55m
    $68–98

  3. Taxi, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeRNO - BUR
    3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
    8h 7m

  4. Taxi, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeRNO - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
    9h 10m

  5. Taxi, fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Sand Harbor Visitors Center to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)taxi
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeRNO - LGB
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus
    10h 18m

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lake Tahoe, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Tahoe to Tehachapi. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Hwy 28 at Tunnel Creek, take the taxi to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, take the bus to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, take the bus to Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, then take the bus to Tehachapi Park & Ride. Alternatively, you can drive from Sand Harbor to Tehachapi in around 6h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Lake Tahoe

Trips to Tehachapi

Popular routes