The average bus between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Tehachapi takes 12h 16m and the fastest bus takes 9h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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.
Buses run twice daily between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Tehachapi. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sacramento Airport (SMF) is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Tehachapi at 5:35 PM. All services require a transfer at J St. at 8th St. and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Sacramento Airport (SMF) 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Airport (SMF) station and arriving at Tehachapi station via Bakersfield Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Sacramento Regional Transit, arrive at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB station.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Tehachapi is 484.1 km. The road distance is 552 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal A to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Bakersfield Train Station, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 9h 40m.