There are 3 ways to get from Montecito to Tehachapi by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, 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.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 26mDrive 135.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montecito to Tehachapi135.6 mi
2h 54m$25–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtrak
- Take the train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montecito to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Montecito to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Montecito to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from East Valley & San Ysidro and arriving at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via Transit Center and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Montecito and Tehachapi is 204 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Montecito to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Montecito to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Montecito to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Santa Barbara station.
Montecito to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montecito to Tehachapi is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Montecito to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Montecito, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop once daily, and the journey takes 4h 55m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Santa Barbara to Glendale Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Glendale to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–16
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–16
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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/
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