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Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and Santa Monica Pier takes 5h 34m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 34m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
$46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier bus times

Buses run twice daily between Tehachapi and Santa Monica Pier. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tehachapi is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 8:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak9h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tehachapi to Santa Monica Pier? 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.

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  • Distance: 166.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and Santa Monica Pier, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride WB to Santa Monica Pier via Bakersfield in around 5h 30m.

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