There are 4 ways to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
5h 15mDrive 87.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapicar 87.8 mi
2h 4m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
6h 47m$53–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Tehachapi87.8 mi
2h 4m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Glendale Amtrak and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Tehachapi is 117 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Glendale Amtrak station.
Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Tehachapi.
There are 19+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Burbank Airport (BUR), USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Burbank Station, Burbank - Downtown, Glendale, Glendale Amtrak, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 6h 47m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- 800-323-2396
- Website
- kerntransit.org
Bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://kerntransit.org/
- Schedules at
- https://kerntransit.org/routes-and-schedules/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Glendale Amtrak to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Burbank-BUR to Tehachapi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Burbank Airport (BUR) and Tehachapi. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.