There are 3 ways to get from Hollywood to Tehachapi by train, bus, bus (Amtrak), 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 L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain AV Line
- Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Tehachapi Park & Ride WBbus 100
5h 49mDrive 93.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hollywood to Tehachapicar 93.5 mi
2h 9m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to Tehachapi Park & Ride EBbus 100
7h 7m$53–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hollywood to Tehachapi is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Hollywood to Tehachapi is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Hollywood to Tehachapi. However, there are services departing from Santa Monica / Vine and arriving at Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Hill / 3rd, Los Angeles and Bakersfield Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Hollywood and Tehachapi is 134 miles. The road distance is 94 miles.
The best way to get from Hollywood to Tehachapi without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Hollywood to Tehachapi, including transfers.
Hollywood to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Hollywood to Tehachapi bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bakersfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hollywood to Tehachapi is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Hollywood to Tehachapi.
There are 19+ hotels available in Tehachapi.
What companies run services between Hollywood, CA, USA and Tehachapi, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Santa Monica / Vine to Tehachapi Park & Ride EB via Hill / 3rd, Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from L.A. Union Station to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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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