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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and Carlsbad takes 9h 22m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Tehachapi to Carlsbad. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 22m
Duration
249 mi
Distance
Once daily
Frequency

Tehachapi to Carlsbad bus times

Buses run once daily between Tehachapi and Carlsbad. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Tehachapi is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Carlsbad at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bakersfield and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakNorth County Transit8h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNorth County Transit14h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrakNorth County Transit7h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to Carlsbad? 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 Tehachapi to Carlsbad.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Carlsbad Village Station Stall 5 via Bakersfield, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 7h 15m.

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