There are 4 ways to get from Tehachapi to Morro Bay by bus (Amtrak), bus, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Centerbus 10N
11h 12m$80–140Drive 171.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tehachapi to Morro Baycar 171.5 mi
3h 15m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus 100
- Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
- Take the train from Burbank to San Luis Obispotrain
12h 52mBus, train via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbarabus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner / ...
11h 26m$83–165
Tehachapi to Morro Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tehachapi to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tehachapi to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tehachapi to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop and arriving at Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Cypress & Nicholson and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
The distance between Tehachapi and Morro Bay is 324 miles. The road distance is 172.5 miles.
The best way to get from Tehachapi to Morro Bay without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Tehachapi to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Tehachapi to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Tehachapi to Morro Bay bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tehachapi to Morro Bay is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Tehachapi to Morro Bay.
There are 226+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Morro Bay Park via Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop, Cypress & Nicholson, and Government Center in around 11h 12m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Burbank to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Barbara
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Santa Barbara to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- slorta.org
Bus from Cypress & Nicholson to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.slorta.org
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB 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/
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