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

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Tehachapi is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $55 - $85.

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop via Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

How far is it from Oakland to Tehachapi?

The distance between Oakland and Tehachapi is 315 miles. The road distance is 312.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakland to Tehachapi without a car is to BART and bus which takes 10h 31m and costs $35 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Oakland to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Tehachapi bus from?

Oakland to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Where does the Oakland to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Oakland to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Tehachapi is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Oakland to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Oakland to Tehachapi - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, BART, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Oakland to Tehachapi by plane, bus, subway, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.

Fly San Francisco International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride
5h 17m
$73–313
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Berryessa / North San Jose
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Delano
3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Center110
4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
10h 31m
$38–62
Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Oakland to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 58m
Drive 311.1 mi
1. Drive from Oakland to Tehachapi311.1 mi
5h 6m
$57–82
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
8h 20m
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SFO - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
8h 43m
Fly Oakland International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)OAK - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
9h 33m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
10h 57m
$48–98
Bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa BarbaraAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 35m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
17h 32m

Oakland to Tehachapi by subway, bus, and foot

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a subway from Lake Merritt to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Dublin / Pleasanton, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 10h 57m.

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