What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from 2nd / Santa Monica and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Tehachapi?

The distance between Santa Monica and Tehachapi is 143 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi?

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Tehachapi bus from?

Santa Monica to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, depart from 2nd / Santa Monica station.

Where does the Santa Monica to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Metro Los Angeles, arrive at Cesar E Chavez / Alameda station.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Tehachapi is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Santa Monica to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Santa Monica to Tehachapi - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 33 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Santa Monica to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to LancasterAV Line
2. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
6h 24m
Drive 97.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Santa Monica to Tehachapi97.5 mi
2h 18m
$18–26
Line 33 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Cesar E Chavez / Alameda33
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfield
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
7h 51m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.1 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from 2nd / Santa Monica to Tehachapi Park & Ride via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 51m.

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