What is the cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi?

The cheapest way to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi is to BART and bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 11h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi?

The fastest way to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 5h and costs $55 - $80.

How far is it from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi?

The distance between Walnut Creek and Tehachapi is 330 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.

How do I travel from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi without a car?

The best way to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi without a car is to BART and bus which takes 11h 7m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Walnut Creek to Tehachapi bus from?

Walnut Creek to Tehachapi bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, depart from Dublin/Pleasanton BART station.

Where does the Walnut Creek to Tehachapi bus arrive?

Walnut Creek to Tehachapi bus services, operated by San Joaquin Regional Transit, arrive at Tracy Transit Station.

Can I drive from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Walnut Creek to Tehachapi is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi.

Where can I stay near Tehachapi?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tehachapi.

Walnut Creek to Tehachapi - 9 ways to travel via train, BART, plane, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Walnut Creek and Tehachapi?

No, there is no direct bus from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Walnut Creek BART and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride via San Ramon Transit Center, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

There are 9 ways to get from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi by subway, plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)SFO - BFL
3. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride
5h 41m
$70–305
BART, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from MacArthur to Berryessa / North San Jose
2. Take the bus from San Jose - King Rd to Delano
3. Take the bus from 9th Ave. at Jefferson St. to GET Downtown Transit Center110
4. Take the bus from GET Downtown Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
11h 7m
$39–65
Train, bus via Santa Barbara (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Emeryville to Santa BarbaraCoast Starlight
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
17h 2m
Drive 304.2 mi
1. Drive from Walnut Creek to Tehachapi304.2 mi
5h
$56–81
BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Walnut Creek to San Francisco International Airport
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)SFO - BUR
3. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
9h 7m
Fly Oakland International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)OAK - BUR
2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride
8h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dublin/Pleasanton BART to Tracy Transit Station150
2. Take the bus from Tracy Transit Center to Bakersfield Train Station
3. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
12h 12m
$45–94
Bus via Santa Barbara
1. Take the bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara Bus StopFlixBus 2005
2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Tehachapi Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakland to Los Angeles
2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride100
19h 22m

Walnut Creek to Tehachapi by subway, bus, and foot

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11h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.8 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Walnut Creek, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Walnut Creek BART to Tehachapi Park & Ride via San Ramon Transit Center, Dublin Pleasanton BART, Dublin/Pleasanton BART, Tracy Transit Center, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 12h 12m.

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