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Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoe buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Tehachapi and South Lake Tahoe takes 33h 59m and the fastest bus takes 30h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

33h 59m
Duration
382 mi
Distance
$77
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Tehachapi to South Lake Tahoe bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Tehachapi and South Lake Tahoe. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tehachapi is at 5:35 PM which arrives into South Lake Tahoe at 5:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway and take an average of 33h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Kern TransitEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation30h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Kern TransitEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation32h 50m • 4 changes
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    AmtrakEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation2d • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Kern TransitEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation30h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Kern TransitEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation30h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Kern TransitEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityEastern Sierra Transit AuthorityTahoe TransportationTahoe Transportation30h 35m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 382.3 mi
  • Duration: 33h 59m

What companies run services between Tehachapi, CA, USA and South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to US 50/Bigler Ave via Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway, Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, Gardnerville - Smith's, 1341 US 395, Douglas County Community/Senior Center, and Stateline Transit Center in around 11h 31m.

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