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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Gilroy, East California & Beverly, Bakersfield College and GET Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Salinas to Tehachapi?

The distance between Salinas and Tehachapi is 315 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 47m and costs $60 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Salinas to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Tehachapi bus from?

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

Where does the Salinas to Tehachapi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salinas to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Tehachapi is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Salinas to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 16+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Salinas to Tehachapi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Salinas to Tehachapi by bus, train, car, 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 Bakersfield, CAbus
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ridebus 100
9h 47m
$62–93
Drive 244 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Salinas to Tehachapicar 244 mi
4h 15m
$45–65
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
12h 1m
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
11h 55m
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 & Ridebus 100
14h 35m

Salinas to Tehachapi by bus and foot

17Weekly Services

9h 47mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.9 mi
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3 to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Gilroy, Bakersfield, CA, East California & Beverly, Bakersfield College, and GET Downtown Transit Center in around 9h 47m.

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