There are 3 ways to get from Tehachapi to El Monte by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, line 76 bus
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Take the bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramona76
5h 45mDrive 111.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to El Monte111.7 mi
2h 25m$21–30Bus, train, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Take the bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Level70
5h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to El Monte is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to El Monte is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to El Monte. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride and arriving at Santa Anita / Ramona via Bakersfield and Alameda / Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Tehachapi and El Monte is 168 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to El Monte without a car is to bus and line 76 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Tehachapi to El Monte, including transfers.
Tehachapi to El Monte bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride station.
Tehachapi to El Monte bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to El Monte is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Tehachapi to El Monte.
There are 965+ hotels available in El Monte.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and El Monte, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Santa Anita / Ramona via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, and Alameda / Los Angeles in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $12–17
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-323-466-3876
- CustomerRelations@metro.net
- Website
- metro.net
Bus from Alameda / Los Angeles to Santa Anita / Ramona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
Bus from Cesar Chavez Transit Pavilion to El Monte Station - Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.metro.net
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