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

The cheapest way to get from Monterey to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monterey to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Monterey and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Monterey to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Tyler / Franklin and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Gilroy, Bakersfield and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Monterey to Tehachapi?

The distance between Monterey and Tehachapi is 329 miles. The road distance is 260.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Monterey to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $50 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Monterey to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monterey to Tehachapi bus from?

Monterey to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, depart from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 station.

Where does the Monterey to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Monterey to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Monterey-Salinas Transit, arrive at Monterey / Gilroy Train Station.

Can I drive from Monterey to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Monterey to Tehachapi is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Monterey to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 11+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Monterey to Tehachapi - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Monterey to Tehachapi by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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 Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus 59
2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Bakersfieldbus
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
11h 15m
$52–82
Drive 259.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Monterey to Tehachapicar 259.3 mi
4h 36m
$48–69
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salinas to Los Angelestrain
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
16h 28m
Shuttle, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane SFO - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus
7h 30m
$112–328
Bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 33m
$147–233
Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Salinas to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 34m
$137–263

Monterey to Tehachapi by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 15mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 326.7 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, Bakersfield, Bakersfield - 1821 18th St International, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 11h 15m.

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