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

The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Monterey is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Monterey is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $45 - $70.

How far is it from Tehachapi to Monterey?

The distance between Tehachapi and Monterey is 322 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tehachapi to Monterey without a car is to bus which takes 8h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Tehachapi to Monterey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tehachapi to Monterey bus from?

Tehachapi to Monterey bus services, operated by Kern Transit, depart from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB station.

Where does the Tehachapi to Monterey bus arrive?

Tehachapi to Monterey bus services, operated by Kern Transit, arrive at GET Downtown Transit Center station.

Can I drive from Tehachapi to Monterey?

Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Monterey is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Tehachapi to Monterey.

Where can I stay near Monterey?

There are 289+ hotels available in Monterey.

Tehachapi to Monterey - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Tehachapi and Monterey?

No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Monterey. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB and arriving at Tyler / Franklin via GET Downtown Transit Center, Delano, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

There are 6 ways to get from Tehachapi to Monterey by bus, car, plane, shuttle, bus (Amtrak), 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
best
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Gilroybus
3. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
8h 52m
Drive 259.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tehachapi to Montereycar 259.7 mi
4h 39m
$48–69
Bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus
2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BFL - SFO
3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle
6h 53m
Bus via Delano
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to GET Downtown Transit Centerbus 100
2. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to 9th Ave. at Jefferson St.bus 110
3. Take the bus from Delano to Gilroybus
4. Take the bus from Monterey / Gilroy Train Station to Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3bus 59
10h 36m
Bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 43m
$122–219
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
13h 17m
$112–229

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tehachapi to Monterey.

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Distance: 319.7 mi
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Tyler / Franklin via GET Downtown Transit Center, Bakersfield, Gilroy, Monterey / Gilroy Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 3, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 8h 52m.

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