There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Irvine by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
6h 29mDrive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Irvinecar 138.9 mi
2h 57m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Bakersfield Amtrakbus 100
- Take the bus from Bakersfield to Irvinebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 13mBus, train via Oxnard (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnardbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Oxnard to Anaheimtrain Pacific Surfliner
8h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Irvine is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride and arriving at Alton-Meadowbrook via Bakersfield and Irvine Station-Dock 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Irvine is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Irvine without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Tehachapi to Irvine, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Irvine bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride station.
Tehachapi to Irvine bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at Bakersfield Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Irvine is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Tehachapi to Irvine.
There are 1361+ hotels available in Irvine.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to Alton-Meadowbrook via Bakersfield, Irvine, and Irvine Station-Dock 5 in around 7h 13m.
- 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
Train from L.A. Union Station to Tustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Passenger
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Oxnard to Anaheim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
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/
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/
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 Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Oxnard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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