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

The cheapest way to get from Redding to Tehachapi is to bus which costs $65 - $180 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Redding to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs $85 - $130.

Is there a direct bus between Redding and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Redding station to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Redding Bus Station and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Redding to Tehachapi?

The distance between Redding and Tehachapi is 489 miles. The road distance is 479.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Redding to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 50m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Redding to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Redding to Tehachapi bus from?

Redding to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Redding Bus Station.

Where does the Redding to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Redding to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.

Can I drive from Redding to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Redding to Tehachapi is 480 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Redding to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 18+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Redding to Tehachapi - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Redding to Tehachapi by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Bus
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1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
11h 50m
$68–178
Train, bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
21h 36m
Drive 477 mi
1. Drive from Redding to Tehachapi477 mi
7h 54m
$87–126
Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)RDD - BFL
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride
8h 16m
$80–362
Bus via Fresno
1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State University
3. Take the bus from Fresno State University to Bakersfield Train Station
4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
12h 55m
$84–193
Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)RDD - LAX
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
10h 34m
Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)RDD - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
11h 26m

Redding to Tehachapi by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 50mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Redding to Tehachapi.

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Distance: 486 mi
Duration: 11h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 11h 50m.

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