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Trip Overview

The average bus between Big Bear Lake and Tehachapi takes 15h 33m and the fastest bus takes 8h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Big Bear Lake to Tehachapi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 33m
Duration
263 mi
Distance
5 times a week
Frequency

Big Bear Lake to Tehachapi bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Big Bear Lake and Tehachapi. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Big Bear Lake is at 1:22 PM which arrives into Tehachapi at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrakKern Transit8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Mountain TransitAmtrakKern Transit24h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrakKern Transit8h 38m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Mountain TransitAmtrakKern Transit27h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Mountain TransitAmtrakKern Transit8h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Big Bear Lake to Tehachapi? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Big Bear Lake to Tehachapi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.8 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

What companies run services between Big Bear Lake, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Veteran's Park - Knickerbocker Rd & Big Bear Blvd to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Santa Fe Depot / Metrolink - West 3rd St, San Bernardino, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 8h 58m.

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