There are 10 ways to get from Seattle to Tehachapi by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, 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.
Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane SEA - SBA
- Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus
11h 44m$213–525Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
26h 10m$162–304Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Santa Barbaratrain Coast Starlight
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
38h 52m$412–858Drive 1,067.7 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Tehachapicar 1,067.7 mi
18h 15m$195–282Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane SEA - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
9h 51mFly to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane SEA - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
10h 23mFly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane SEA - FAT
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus
10h 20m$172–495Fly to Long Beach Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane SEA - LGB
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
12h 1mFly to Ontario International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane SEA - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
12h 24mFly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane SEA - SNA
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus
13h 50m
Seattle to Tehachapi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Tehachapi is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 26h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Tehachapi is to fly and bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Sacramento Bus Station and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between Seattle and Tehachapi is 1135 miles. The road distance is 1073.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Tehachapi without a car is to bus which takes 26h 10m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Seattle to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Seattle to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sacramento Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Tehachapi is 1074 miles. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Seattle to Tehachapi.
There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 26h 10m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–430
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Long Beach Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–240
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- Kern Transit
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kern Transit
- Schedules at
- Kern Transit Schedules
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