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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 6h 39m 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.

6h 39m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
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 9:16 PM which arrives into Santa Monica Pier at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak9h 19m • 1 change
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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Kern TransitAmtrak21h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Kern TransitAmtrak4h 56m • 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: 6h 39m

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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